06/12/2026
** Update 6/18/26 **
The search for Gavin Lee continues, as this is still very much an active investigation. Our office, along with other agencies, continues to follow up on any tips or potential leads we are getting. Thank you for your continued sharing of this post and any tips provided to date. Again, should anyone have any information as to where Gavin may be, please call the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 419-354-9001 ext. 9 to reach our dispatchers.
** Update 6/7/26**
As of today, our office is still working on any information coming in to locate missing 17 year old Gavin Lee, as well as following up on any tips received, utilizing our drone team to fly over areas he has visited in the past, and potential sightings reported in areas; including a tip of a potential sighting near Deshler.
Besides the tips received to date, there are not any new updates to report as of now and it is still an active investigation. We thank you all for your sharing of this post and any tips provided to our office that may aid in the investigation.
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The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating a missing 17 year old male. Gavin Lee, age 17, was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at approximately 12:00pm. Gavin left his home in Jerry City to go camping, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, camouflage pants, a brown coat, brown hat, and brown boots. Gavin left his home riding a black and pink beach cruiser style bicycle, along with his green backpack. If you believe you see this person, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 419-354-9001 – ext. 9 to reach our Dispatchers
