Missing Man Found Deceased
N Scottsdale Rd & E Curry Rd
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- Tempe Police are seeking public assistance to locate 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, who has dementia and diabetes and was last seen on January 2 near Scottsdale and Curry Roads. Authorities are conducting searches in areas he frequents and urge residents to check local outdoor spaces. Romero is described as a Hispanic man, 5'7", 140 pounds, with gray hair, last seen wearing a denim jacket.
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The Tempe Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine what happened.
The discovery was made near a construction site in Tempe after days of coordinated search efforts.
Police say a body found last week has been identified as a 91-year-old man who was previously reported missing.
Due to his age and medical conditions, police say time is critical. Anyone who has seen Apolonio Romero or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tempe Police Department immediately at 480-350-8311. Tips can also be submitted through tempe.gov/police by selecting Submit a Crime Tip and referencing case number 26-940.
Apolonio Romero is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a denim jacket.
Search efforts have included areas near Hayden Road and McKellips Road, which authorities say Romero has frequented in the past. Detectives and partner agencies continue to search and are urging residents to check yards, sheds, and nearby outdoor spaces.
Romero was last seen on Friday, January 2, 2026, sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the area of Scottsdale Road and Curry Road. Police say he may have traveled on foot and is familiar with outdoor areas where he likes to spend time, including parks where he is known to fish.
The Tempe Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, a longtime Tempe resident who has dementia and type 2 diabetes and is considered at risk.
Incident reported at N Scottsdale Rd & E Curry Rd.
The Tempe Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine what happened.
The discovery was made near a construction site in Tempe after days of coordinated search efforts.
Police say a body found last week has been identified as a 91-year-old man who was previously reported missing.
Due to his age and medical conditions, police say time is critical. Anyone who has seen Apolonio Romero or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tempe Police Department immediately at 480-350-8311. Tips can also be submitted through tempe.gov/police by selecting Submit a Crime Tip and referencing case number 26-940.
Apolonio Romero is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a denim jacket.
Search efforts have included areas near Hayden Road and McKellips Road, which authorities say Romero has frequented in the past. Detectives and partner agencies continue to search and are urging residents to check yards, sheds, and nearby outdoor spaces.
Romero was last seen on Friday, January 2, 2026, sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the area of Scottsdale Road and Curry Road. Police say he may have traveled on foot and is familiar with outdoor areas where he likes to spend time, including parks where he is known to fish.
The Tempe Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, a longtime Tempe resident who has dementia and type 2 diabetes and is considered at risk.
Incident reported at N Scottsdale Rd & E Curry Rd.
The Tempe Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine what happened.
The discovery was made near a construction site in Tempe after days of coordinated search efforts.
Police say a body found last week has been identified as a 91-year-old man who was previously reported missing.
Due to his age and medical conditions, police say time is critical. Anyone who has seen Apolonio Romero or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tempe Police Department immediately at 480-350-8311. Tips can also be submitted through tempe.gov/police by selecting Submit a Crime Tip and referencing case number 26-940.
Apolonio Romero is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a denim jacket.
Search efforts have included areas near Hayden Road and McKellips Road, which authorities say Romero has frequented in the past. Detectives and partner agencies continue to search and are urging residents to check yards, sheds, and nearby outdoor spaces.
Romero was last seen on Friday, January 2, 2026, sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the area of Scottsdale Road and Curry Road. Police say he may have traveled on foot and is familiar with outdoor areas where he likes to spend time, including parks where he is known to fish.
The Tempe Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, a longtime Tempe resident who has dementia and type 2 diabetes and is considered at risk.
Incident reported at N Scottsdale Rd & E Curry Rd.
The Tempe Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine what happened.
The discovery was made near a construction site in Tempe after days of coordinated search efforts.
Police say a body found last week has been identified as a 91-year-old man who was previously reported missing.
Due to his age and medical conditions, police say time is critical. Anyone who has seen Apolonio Romero or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tempe Police Department immediately at 480-350-8311. Tips can also be submitted through tempe.gov/police by selecting Submit a Crime Tip and referencing case number 26-940.
Apolonio Romero is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a denim jacket.
Search efforts have included areas near Hayden Road and McKellips Road, which authorities say Romero has frequented in the past. Detectives and partner agencies continue to search and are urging residents to check yards, sheds, and nearby outdoor spaces.
Romero was last seen on Friday, January 2, 2026, sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the area of Scottsdale Road and Curry Road. Police say he may have traveled on foot and is familiar with outdoor areas where he likes to spend time, including parks where he is known to fish.
The Tempe Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, a longtime Tempe resident who has dementia and type 2 diabetes and is considered at risk.
Incident reported at N Scottsdale Rd & E Curry Rd.
The Tempe Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine what happened.
The discovery was made near a construction site in Tempe after days of coordinated search efforts.
Police say a body found last week has been identified as a 91-year-old man who was previously reported missing.
Due to his age and medical conditions, police say time is critical. Anyone who has seen Apolonio Romero or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tempe Police Department immediately at 480-350-8311. Tips can also be submitted through tempe.gov/police by selecting Submit a Crime Tip and referencing case number 26-940.
Apolonio Romero is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a denim jacket.
Search efforts have included areas near Hayden Road and McKellips Road, which authorities say Romero has frequented in the past. Detectives and partner agencies continue to search and are urging residents to check yards, sheds, and nearby outdoor spaces.
Romero was last seen on Friday, January 2, 2026, sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the area of Scottsdale Road and Curry Road. Police say he may have traveled on foot and is familiar with outdoor areas where he likes to spend time, including parks where he is known to fish.
The Tempe Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, a longtime Tempe resident who has dementia and type 2 diabetes and is considered at risk.
Incident reported at N Scottsdale Rd & E Curry Rd.
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Prayers he is found safe and soon .
It would have been nice to be alerted sooner
This was posted previously, IDK if the alert level may have changed. I hope and pray he is safe and located soon. Praying for him and his family and friends. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Time is critical but this is the first im hearing about it 3 days later?
It was posted here previously.
RIP Alpolonio ... Lost my father to diabetic induced Dementia . Many rough years taking care of him by myself before he was hospitalized and passed months later . Prayers to the family 🙏🏼 . It gets so bad they dont respond to you nor do they understand what is going on or even where they are...
May GOD bless you, you're a good son or daughter
Prayers he is found safe and soon .
It would have been nice to be alerted sooner
This was posted previously, IDK if the alert level may have changed. I hope and pray he is safe and located soon. Praying for him and his family and friends. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Time is critical but this is the first im hearing about it 3 days later?
It was posted here previously.
RIP Alpolonio ... Lost my father to diabetic induced Dementia . Many rough years taking care of him by myself before he was hospitalized and passed months later . Prayers to the family 🙏🏼 . It gets so bad they dont respond to you nor do they understand what is going on or even where they are...
May GOD bless you, you're a good son or daughter
Prayers he is found safe and soon .
It would have been nice to be alerted sooner
This was posted previously, IDK if the alert level may have changed. I hope and pray he is safe and located soon. Praying for him and his family and friends. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Time is critical but this is the first im hearing about it 3 days later?
It was posted here previously.
RIP Alpolonio ... Lost my father to diabetic induced Dementia . Many rough years taking care of him by myself before he was hospitalized and passed months later . Prayers to the family 🙏🏼 . It gets so bad they dont respond to you nor do they understand what is going on or even where they are...
May GOD bless you, you're a good son or daughter
Prayers he is found safe and soon .
It would have been nice to be alerted sooner
This was posted previously, IDK if the alert level may have changed. I hope and pray he is safe and located soon. Praying for him and his family and friends. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Time is critical but this is the first im hearing about it 3 days later?
It was posted here previously.
RIP Alpolonio ... Lost my father to diabetic induced Dementia . Many rough years taking care of him by myself before he was hospitalized and passed months later . Prayers to the family 🙏🏼 . It gets so bad they dont respond to you nor do they understand what is going on or even where they are...
May GOD bless you, you're a good son or daughter
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Prayers he is found safe and soon .
It would have been nice to be alerted sooner
This was posted previously, IDK if the alert level may have changed. I hope and pray he is safe and located soon. Praying for him and his family and friends. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Time is critical but this is the first im hearing about it 3 days later?
It was posted here previously.
RIP Alpolonio ... Lost my father to diabetic induced Dementia . Many rough years taking care of him by myself before he was hospitalized and passed months later . Prayers to the family 🙏🏼 . It gets so bad they dont respond to you nor do they understand what is going on or even where they are...
May GOD bless you, you're a good son or daughter