LIST: Arizona missing persons cases - 2021
Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes recent reports of missing persons in the Phoenix-metro area and other cities in Arizona.
If you have any details on the whereabouts of these individuals, please contact your local police department or sheriff’s office.
December 30
Lisa McKeever (Mohave County Sheriff's Office)
Lisa McKeever was last seen in the Kingman area at around 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 25 after failing to show up to a family Christmas event. She was also reportedly spotted in the Wikieup area at around 4 or 5:30 p.m. that same day, but has not been seen or heard from since. Click here for more information.
On Jan. 2, the Yuma Police Dept. stated Ryan Barrett was found in good health.
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Marcos Baker Fernandez was last seen on Dec. 20 leaving his home in Mesa, saying he was walking to the QT store at Power and University roads. Click here for details.
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December 18
A 4-year-old boy who was reported missing Dec. 17 on the Tohono O'odham Nation in southern Arizona was found safe Saturday Read more.
Miriam Gustafson, 74, was reported as a missing vulnerable adult from the 5000 block of North Northern Hills Drive in Tucson on Dec. 18 and found later the same day. Deputy Marissa Hernandez of the Pima County Sheriff's Department said, "Miriam has been located safe."
December 17
The Gila River Police Dept. says Catherine Apodaca was found safe after she was reported missing on Dec. 17. Click here for details.
December 16
Wilson Kenneth Lee, 56, was reported missing from the Topock area in Mohave County after deputies weren't able to contact him during a welfare check. According to MCSO, "Detectives made contact with neighbors in the area, who also advised they had not seen or heard from Wilson in several months." Read more.
December 14
Police say the remains of Najib "Jubi" Monsif, who had been missing since September, were found in Mesa. No foul play is suspected. Read more.
December 13
UPDATE: The Dept. of Public Safety says Ken Baney, 66, who was last seen in the area of 2400 E. Roosevelt Street on Dec. 13, was located on Dec. 14. Read more.
December 12
UPDATE: The Dept. of Public Safety stated Alfonso Bustamante was safely recovered. Read more.
December 11
UPDATE: The Dept. of Public Safety says Earl B. Loomis was safely recovered. Read more.
December 10
December 8
Guy Vanchieri was located after he was reported missing on Dec. 7. The Arizona Dept. of Public Safety stated, "Guy suffers from a medical condition which may cause him to be confused and easily lost."
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November 22
UPDATE: Daniel Davila was found safe and in good health on Dec. 17. Read more.
UPDATE: The Dept. of Public Safety says William Smith was located on Dec. 12. Read more.
November 20
Update: "Mr. Armendarez has been located safe. Thank you for sharing," the Pima County Sheriff's Department said in an email.
November 19
Kenneth Barry Rutledge was last seen in the Lake Havasu City area on Nov. 16. On Nov. 19, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office reported that Rutledge was found dead. Read more.
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The Dept. of Public Safety says Robert Charles Coffman was located. Click here for details.
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October 25
Myria Homminga and Carson Homminga
The Mesa Police Department says 24-year-old Myria Homminga and her 3-year-old son Carson Homminga are now safe and sound. The family was concerned because they say Myria has the mental capacity of a young teenager and is uncertain if she can properly care for her child. Read more.
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October 20
Mark Allen III
12-year-old Mark Allen, III, who went missing on Oct. 19 has returned home safe, Phoenix police said. Read more.
October 18
October 16
Christian Gonzales
Christian Gonzales was reported missing by Phoenix Police on Oct. 16, and by nighttime, he was found safe. Read more.
October 15
Ramon Garza (Kingman Police Dept.)
DPS officials say Ramon Garza who was last seen in the Kingman area has been found safe. The man's disappearance prompted the issuance of a Silver Alert, which has since been cancelled. Read more.
October 14
Priscilla Suarez. Photos courtesy of Christina Suarez
Investigators with Goodyear Police say Priscilla Suarez was found safe after going missing on Oct. 13 at Desert Edge High School near Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road. Read more.
October 10
Amina and Amanirena Sterling
Phoenix Police say a 3-year-old and 4-year-old girl who went missing from an apartment complex near 16th Avenue and Missouri have been found safe. The girls' mother has been arrested. Read more.
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Levi Fugitt was reported missing on Oct. 2 and found safe the following day. Read more.
October 4
Joshua Martinez, Erika Allison and Psymon Kelly
Kingman police say a family of three who went missing in mid-September after leaving on a camping trip were found safe in New Mexico. The family is "living where they want to be," authorities said. Read more.
September 30
September 29
Phillip Laroche, Jr. was reported missing on Sept. 23 in Mesa. Police say he was found on Sept. 28. Read more.
September 26
Najib Monsif was last seen at his home near Frank Lloyd Wright and Via Linda on Sept. 22. His remains were found on Dec. 14. Read more.
September 17
Police are continuing to analyze evidence and explore leads in connection to a missing 24-year-old geologist who was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye. According to Buckeye Police, Daniel Robinson was last seen on June 23 near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road. Read more.
August 25
Ethan Ristow (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Police Dept.)
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Police Dept. is asking for the public's help in locating Ethan Ristow. He was last seen in a desert area near East Shea Blvd. and Beeline Highway (State Route 87) on Aug. 21 at around 8 p.m. His vehicle was found abandoned in the area. Ethan is described as a 37-year-old white male, 5' 8" tall, 170 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing green and black pants, black boots, no shirt, and eyeglasses. If you have any information, call SRPD at 480-580-9230.
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