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Tempe Police recover body from area they've been searching for missing man
A body was recovered at a construction site in Tempe— the same area police say they have been searching for a 91-year-old man who went missing more than a week ago.
TEMPE, Ariz. - A body found at a construction site in Tempe on Wednesday is believed to be that of a 91-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week.
What we know:
"This recovery follows several days of searching for missing community member, 91-year-old Apolonio Romero," officials said in a statement released on Jan. 14. The search involved family members, volunteers, Tempe Fire, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsdale Police, and Salt River Police.
Tempe Police said the victim was found near N. McClintock and Weber Drives.
Romero had been reported missing since Jan. 3.
What we don't know:
Their identity cannot be confirmed until the Medical Examiner completes the identification process.
What they're saying:
"We understand how deeply this ongoing search has affected the community, and we ask for continued patience and compassion as the identification process and investigation move forward," Tempe Police said.
Map of where the body was recovered.
The Source: Tempe Police Department