TEMPE, AZ — Tempe police have located the body of a 91-year-old man who was reported missing and was the subject of multiple searches around the city.
Apolonio Romero, who was described as having type 2 diabetes and dementia, was last seen on the evening of January 2. He was seen near Miller Road and Weber Drive, near the major cross streets of Scottsdale and Curry roads.
On Tuesday, police announced a body found on January 14 at a construction site near McClintock Drive and McKellips Road had been positively identified as Romero.
Crews from multiple law enforcement departments were “actively searching” for Romero, including using sonar, search dogs, and more.
Details of how Romero's body was discovered or the cause of death have not been provided.
