8/8/25 - LCSO Case 25-3729 Elderly man missing in the Raisor Road area south of Cottage Grove Lake The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 80-year-old Herbert Elroy Stout of Cottage Grove. Stout was reported missing earlier today from his residence in the 31600 block of Raisor Road, where he was last seen this morning. Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue is actively searching the area, however Stout has been known to hitchhike and recently spoke about going to California. Stout is described as a white male adult, standing approximately 5’6” tall and weighing about 135 pounds. He has gray hair in a shoulder-length ponytail, blue eyes, and a white beard. He was last seen wearing glasses, a maroon shirt, and light blue jeans. Stout suffers from dementia and a seizure disorder. Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue and deputies are actively searching for Stout. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post