Photo: James Thornton
Originally published as a Plumas County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post –
“We are requesting the publics assistance in looking for James Thornton, 52, of Plumas County. James is a white-male-adult 6′ tall 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
James was last seen wearing a tan/brown flannel shirt, and wrangler jeans. James has a prosthetic left foot. According to a family member, James was last known to be with his broken down vehicle somewhere along Highway 89 near Canyon Dam (vehicle information is unknown).
James was possibly on his way to the Portola area. James was last seen on 1/17 and was reported missing by a family member on 02/7/2022.
James is known to frequent the Butte and Lassen County areas. If you have seen or know about James’ whereabouts please call the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office at 530-283-6300.