Family of missing Oregon man expands search to Bay Area

Noah DeWitt, 24, was last seen in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Family and friends are expanding their search for the missing man to Northern California as they believe he may have traveled south to find friends in his former hometown of San Anselmo. less Noah DeWitt, 24, was last seen in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Family and friends are expanding their search for the missing man to Northern California as they believe he may have traveled south to ... more Photo: Courtesy / Joan Zivi Photo: Courtesy / Joan Zivi Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Family of missing Oregon man expands search to Bay Area 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

The family of a missing Oregon man is expanding their search to Northern California, believing he may have traveled south after going missing in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day.

Noah DeWitt, 24, was last seen leaving the home of a friend in Eugene around 2 a.m. Saturday. He appears to have left the residence without a phone, identification or shoes, according to his mother, Joan Zivi. She said friends who last saw him said he was anxious and distressed before his disappearance.

DeWitt grew up in San Anselmo before moving in 2006 to Portland, where he finished high school. He still has close friends in Marin County, Zivi said, and he may be traveling south to find them.

Officials asked anyone who has seen DeWitt, or has any information on his whereabouts, to contact police in Eugene at (541) 682-5111.

Kale Williams is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: kwilliams@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @sfkale