Vancouver Police ask for assistance in locating Vancouver man


Randy Bates was reported missing Saturday afternoon

The Vancouver Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Randy Dean Bates. 

Bates is a 70-year-old, Caucasian male. He is listed as 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds with hazel eyes and white hair. 

Randy Dean Bates
Randy Dean Bates

Bates is said to be driving a 1994 Chevy S-10 truck, that is black in color, with Washington license plates B62834P. He was last seen wearing a green colored jacket, blue jeans, and a lime green facemask. 

Per family members, Bates is not dressed for the weather. He also left home without taking his prescription medication.

On Monday, a Vancouver Police Department spokesperson told Clark County Today that Bates had been in contact with his family but he had not been located and was still considered missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1 or 3-1-1.

Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.