Police previously said Cameron was last seen on August 25 leaving Coyote Bar & Grill in Carlsbad, California , about 20 minutes from where he was stationed at Camp Pendleton.
Cameron was then seen on video using an ATM and at a Jersey Mike’s on August 28, Sharie Finn, founder of the Rad Movement confirmed to The U.S. Sun.
Finn revealed to The U.S. Sun that she spoke to a Marine on the base who allegedly saw Cameron last on August 31, at 11 pm PST.
“The fellow Marine was very clear that Bailey was visibly in distress,” she said.
The Rad Movement, a nonprofit organization that works to advocate for missing people, is helping Cameron’s family throughout the search for him.
Worries about Cameron’s state of mind have grown after he was reportedly last seen on base – days after he was reported missing.
“Sadly, there is a significant lack of clear communication, diligence, and even competency.”
Sharie Finn Founder of the Rad Movement
The Marine clarified that Cameron had told him he had been on the base since returning from the bar and grill on August 25.
He attempted to help Cameron before he fled toward the ocean.
Juliette England, Cameron’s mother, told local Fox affiliate, KUSI , that she spoke to the Marine who encountered Bailey on August 31.
“The gentleman we talked to said Bailey looked so afraid, so distressed. I just need to know that he’s OK,” she pleaded.
The Rad Movement and Cameron’s parents shared in a video that the Marine they spoke to said Cameron jumped over a guard rail and into bushes.
Carlsbad Police Department, the Marine Corps, and NCIS are investigating Cameron’s disappearance, but have yet to confirm the recent sightings of him.
“We are unclear why can’t Pendleton and the police have not commented on the sightings,” Finn said when asked why authorities have yet to acknowledge the new footage.
She added that it was “disheartening” and later said that the Rad Movement works to do what the police can’t.
“That is why the RAD Movement exists,” Finn said.
“We formed this organization to serve families and fill in the gaps and ensure every stone is turned over.”
About police refusing to confirm the speculated sightings, Finn said, “Sadly, there is a significant lack of clear communication, diligence, and even competency.”
Timeline of Bailey Cameron's disappearance
Lance Corporal Bailey Cameron was last seen on August 25.
August 25, 1:30 am – Cameron was last seen on video leaving Coyote Bar & Grill in Carlsbad.
August 25 – Cameron’s glasses, backpack, and phone are found on the sidewalk. Cameron is reported as missing.
August 28 – Surveillance footage reportedly captured Cameron visiting an ATM on the base.
August 29 – Cameron’s mom said on Facebook that he was seen near Oceanside, California
August 31 – Family claims a fellow marine reported seeing Cameron on the base looking ‘afraid and distressed’ before bolting towards the ocean.
September 2 – Captain Sartain of Camp Pendleton said, “Local commands are still [pursuing] locating and making contact with the missing Marine, no additional updates or developments have occurred at this time.”
September 3 – Captain Sartain says he is “unable to discuss speculative sightings of the Marine.”
September 9 – Cameron due to leave the Marines.
‘AN ACTIVE CRISIS’
Finn said the Rad Movement and Cameron’s family worry that he is in an “active crisis.”
“It could be stemming from a number of things, from his impending exit [from the military], to the way he was being treated the last two months, we are not clear,” she said.
Despite the new footage, Cameron hasn’t been in contact with friends and family.
“We have a photo of him after he went missing, but there’s been no contact, there’s been no communication with buddies or family,” his dad, Kevin Cameron, told local ABC affiliate KGTV .
Kevin added that it wasn’t “normal behavior” for his son.
ONGOING SEARCH
Cameron is 6-foot-1 and weighs 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and jeans.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Carlsbad Police Department at 442-339-2197.
Captain James C. Sartain at Camp Pendleton told The U.S. Sun that there are no further updates to share on the search for Cameron.
Call police with any information
Bailey Cameron was reported missing to the Carlsbad Police on August 25.
The Marine, 23, was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and jeans.
He is 6-foot-1 and weighs 190 pounds.
“We are asking for the public’s assistance on this case,” the Carlsbad Police Department said.
“If you have seen Bailey Cameron or know his whereabouts, please contact the Carlsbad Police Department at 442-339-2197, 24 hours a day.
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