Thurston County Sheriff's Office Asks for Public's Help Finding Missing Rochester-Area Man

Mar. 10—Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a 54-year-old Rochester man who was last seen the evening of Wednesday, March 8.

The man, Stephen Barton, is 5-foot-8 with short brown hair and brown eyes.

Barton's family reported him missing on March 9, stating they believed he was at his residence in the 7600 block of Scatterview Lane Southwest in the Rochester area that morning. His vehicles were still on the property Thursday morning.

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office searched the property with the assistance of Washington State Patrol aircraft but did not locate Barton.

Anyone who has seen Barton or has information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact dispatch at 360-704-2740.