Missing Corvallis Man Found Deceased on Mary’s Peak

01/01/2023 8:30 PM

Media Contact:

Lt. Gabriel Sapp, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6735 / gabe.sapp@corvallisoregon.gov

Missing Corvallis Man Found Deceased on Mary’s Peak

At 4:54 PM today, Deputies of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a remote area of Mary’s Peak in regards to information about Steven Mainwaring, a missing person from Corvallis. Volunteers who had been assisting in the search for Mainwaring reported finding a vehicle matching the description of the Ford Bronco Mainwaring was thought to be driving.

When Deputies arrived in the area, they located Mainwaring near the Ford Bronco deceased. An investigation completed by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office found no evidence of criminal activity or indications of foul play.

The Corvallis Police Department would like to share our appreciation for the assistance of the Benton County Sherriff’s Office in this investigation and for the countless hours put forth by the volunteers who assisted in the search for Steven.

Note: At this time there is no additional information available related to this incident. Any updates on the investigation will be disseminated through the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at a later date.