Two years have passed since Tammy Pitkin mysteriously vanished, and her family is still searching for answers.
Airaka Laughlin-Bento, Tammy's sister, shared a somber message on the anniversary of her disappearance: “Two years ago today, Tammy was believed to be somewhere between Glendale and Sutherlin, Oregon. We have this information based on receipts found in her car and a reservation she made at the Best Western in Sutherlin.”
Tammy was last seen on October 15, 2022, making a purchase at a convenience store in Glendale, Oregon. By October 16, she had made a reservation at a hotel, but her movements in the hours leading up to this remain unknown. Laughlin-Bento voiced her concerns online, writing, “There’s so much time that’s unaccounted for between the 15th and 16th. Where was she that night? Did she meet someone? What did she do all day before booking that room? Tammy and her dog, Cope, are still missing. We won’t give up until she’s found.”
ammy, a well-known realtor from Red Bluff, a small Northern California town known for its rural charm and tight-knit community, is located along the Sacramento River. Red Bluff’s economy is largely supported by agriculture, and it serves as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park. The town is steeped in history, and its residents pride themselves on their close community bonds, making Tammy's disappearance all the more shocking for locals.
Tammy has not been seen by her family since October 14, 2022. On October 26, she was officially reported missing.
On October 29, a hunter near Sweet Home, Oregon, discovered Tammy’s gray Toyota Camry on a remote U.S. Forest Service road off Highway 20. The car had California plates and appeared to have been parked there for days, undisturbed by any recent tracks due to snow that had fallen a week earlier.
According to Laughlin-Bento, it’s believed that Tammy’s car had been in that location since October 17, based on the gas level in the tank and the condition of the dirt and snow surrounding the vehicle.
Linn County Detective Sergeant Paul Eves, who is leading the investigation, reported that multiple search teams, including K-9 units, have combed the area for any trace of Tammy. The search continues, and new tips are being investigated as they emerge.
Inside the car, authorities found Tammy’s personal belongings, including her purse, identification, passport, and medication. Also discovered were leashes for her dogs, an overnight bag with toiletries, a gun, and two Home Depot moving boxes containing clothes and shoes. Despite these discoveries, there was no sign of Tammy or her dog, Cope.
Investigators confirmed that Tammy had no known connections to the Linn County area, and despite extensive searches, no signs of her have been found.
Tammy is described as 5’4” tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. She has an L-shaped scar on her forehead. At the time of her disappearance, she was with two dogs: a Jack Russell terrier and a small white dog named Trooper.
In a twist, Trooper was found more than three months later, not far from where Tammy’s car had been discovered. The dog was running along Highway 20 and was later adopted by an Oregon couple. Laughlin-Bento says she still receives updates and photos of Trooper from the dog's new family.
Anyone with information about Tammy’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the anonymous tip line at 541-301-8160.
