The body of an Oregon nurse who went missing earlier this week has been found and her neighbor has been arrested and charged with her murder, police said Saturday.
Beaverton Police Department officers responded to a home at 1050 SW 160th Avenue in Beaverton on Wednesday to conduct a well-being check on Melissa Jube, 32, after she did not report for her morning shift at St. Vincent Hospital, the department said Thursday. Facebook post.
Police searched Juben’s apartment but did not find her, calling her absence and lack of communication “unusual and worrying”.
“Efforts by officers and family members to contact Melissa throughout the day were unsuccessful, as her phone appeared to be switched off,” police said. “Furthermore, a search of Melissa’s bank and credit card records did not reveal any new information about her whereabouts.”
After an investigation, one of Juben’s neighbors, 27-year-old Bryce Jonathan Schubert, was arrested and charged with her murder, police said in a statement. Update Saturday.
Schubert was charged with second-degree murder and is being held in the Washington County, Oregon jail, according to online records. It is unclear if he has an attorney at this time.
Juben’s body was also found. Police have not shared any details about how Schubert was allegedly involved in Juben’s murder, where his remains were found, or who found them.
“This is an active investigation,” police said. “While we acknowledge the significant community interest and concern, we must withhold further details to maintain the integrity of the investigation.”
The Beaverton Police Department is asking anyone with information about Juben’s death to contact them at 503-526-2280.
“We sincerely thank the community members who assisted in the search for Melissa. Our deepest condolences go out to Melissa’s family, friends and co-workers,” police said.
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