Portland Police searching for missing 13-year-old

Abraham Tucco last seen in Mill Park neighborhood on his silver bike

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:23am by Ben Kaplan

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An extreme close-up of a silver bicycle lock against a black background, with harsh shadows and highlights creating a stark, gritty aesthetic to represent the search for a missing child.The search continues for a missing 13-year-old boy with autism who was last seen riding his silver bicycle in Portland's Mill Park neighborhood.Portland Today

Portland Police are searching for a 13-year-old boy named Abraham Tucco who went missing on Tuesday afternoon after leaving his home in the Mill Park neighborhood on his silver bike. Tucco has autism and is non-verbal, and was last seen wearing a black jacket and light-colored pants.

Why it matters

Missing persons cases involving vulnerable individuals like those with autism can be especially concerning, as they may have difficulty communicating or finding their way home. The Mill Park neighborhood has seen an increase in property crimes in recent years, raising worries about Tucco's safety.

The details

According to the Portland Police Bureau, Tucco was reported missing after leaving his home near SE Taylor St and SE 117th Ave in the early afternoon hours of April 7. He is described as 6 feet tall, around 250 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black jacket and light-colored pants while riding his silver bike.

  • Tucco was reported missing on Tuesday, April 7, in the early afternoon hours.

The players

Abraham Tucco

A 13-year-old boy with autism who is non-verbal and was reported missing in Portland's Mill Park neighborhood.

Portland Police Bureau

The law enforcement agency leading the search for the missing 13-year-old.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone who sees Tucco to call 911 immediately. Those with non-emergency information can contact the PPB Missing Persons Unit at missing@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 26-99542.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and quick action when a vulnerable individual goes missing, especially one with special needs like autism who may have difficulty communicating or finding their way home.