Arizona missing persons cases - 2025
Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes only current, active 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.
For missing persons cases from 2024, click here.
July 16
July 15
July 3

Jesus Valenzuela-Isla (Mesa PD)
Jesus Valenzuela-Isla, 17, was last seen near Southern Avenue and Mesa Drive. Police say he was wearing a black T-shirt, green cargo pants and sandals.
If you see him, call Mesa Police at 480-644-2211.
June 26

Kyianna Begaye
Kyianna Begaye, 17, was last seen leaving her home on foot near Gilbert Road and University Drive. She was wearing a black long-sleeved jacket and black sweatpants.
If you see her, call Mesa Police at 480-644-2211.
June 23

Isaac Ortiz
Isaac Ortiz, 25, was last seen on the morning of June 19 near Crismon and Broadway roads in Mesa.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office shared a missing person flyer on June 23, days after Ortiz was supposed to be getting on a bus to attend a job interview.
He hasn't been seen or heard from since. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call MCSO at 602-876-1011.

Ashley Riddle
Ashley Riddle, 25, was last seen on June 23 near Northern Avenue and El Mirage Road in Glendale around 2 a.m.
She has orange/red hair and was wearing a light-colored sweatshirt with sweatpants.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call MCSO at 602-876-1011.
June 19

Serena Cox
Mesa Police say 15-year-old Serena Cox was last seen at around 1:06 p.m. on June 17, near Signal Butte and Broadway Roads. At the time, she left her home in a silver Dodge Durango.
Cox is described as an African American female, with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5' 2" tall, weighs 120 lbs, and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black pajama pants. Police say she is believed to be carrying a backpack.
Anyone with information should call Mesa Police.
June 6

Elijah Williams (Mesa PD)
Elijah Williams, 17, was last seen on foot near Dobson and Southern Roads. He was wearing a long-sleeved blue and red plaid shirt, black sweatpants and white Nike shoes.
If you see him, call Mesa Police at 480-644-2211.
May 26
May 23
May 13

William Skriba (MCSO)
William Skriba, 40, was last seen on foot in Buckeye near State Route 85 and Patterson Road. He was wearing a white T-shirt, gray sweatpants and brown boots. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says Skriba has autism and does not have a cellphone.
If you see him, call 602-876-10111 and reference report IR25011897.
May 8

Dustin Bettelyoun
Dustin Bettelyoun, 31, was last seen near 115th Street and Shea Boulevard. He was wearing a black shirt and gray shorts.
If you see him, call the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at 602-876-1011. When calling, you should reference report number IR25011441.
April 21
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April 2

Ashley Chastanet (Photo courtesy of the Phoenix Police Department)
Ashley Chastanet, 13, is missing out of Phoenix and was last seen on March 28, the police department said in an April 2 missing persons bulletin.
She was last seen near 43rd Avenue and Baseline Road.
"Anyone having information regarding this case is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit at (602) 534-2121. After hours: (602)262-6141," the bulletin read.
March 13

Steven Evans
Steven Evans, 61, was last seen at his home near 107th Avenue and Heatherbrae Drive. Police say he left his home on foot and was wearing unknown clothing. He has a large scar on the back of his head and cannot walk far due to his health.
If you see him, call police at 602-534-2121.
March 3
Feb. 28

Thomas Castro (Courtesy: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
Thomas Castro, according to MCSO, was last seen at around 3:39 p.m. on Feb. 27. He was leaving his mother's apartment at the time, and has not bene seen or heard from since.
"Thomas has multiple mental health diagnosis," read Castro's missing person flyer.
Anyone with information should contact MCSO at 602-876-1011.
Feb. 10

Gregory Washer (Phoenix Police Dept.)
Phoenix Police say Gregory Washer, 68, was last seen on Feb. 5 at 1:15am in the area of South 27th Avenue and West Lower Buckeye Road, possibly on foot. He was wearing a navy blue American Airlines sweatshirt and navy blue cargo pants.
Washer is described as 5' 10" tall, weighing 170 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes.
"Gregory may be confused and known to get lost easily," stated police.
Contact Phoenix PD's Missing Persons Unit at 602-5354-2121 if you have any information about this case.
Feb. 7
Jan. 30

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says Reese Schmelling went missing on Jan. 30 around 5 p.m.
It says he took his mom's Jeep Wrangler and said he was going to California. It has an Arizona license plate reading JREIGNS.
"Reese suffers from schizophrenia and does not have any known associates in California. Reese left without his cell phone and medication. If you have any information about Reese, please call MCSO," the sheriff's office said.
The number for MCSO is 602-876 1011.
Jan. 27
Jan. 24

Marcelino Valenzuela
Marcelino Valenzuela, 74, was last seen leaving his home on foot near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and flip-flops.
Valenzuela suffers from a medical condition that may cause him to be confused, police said.
If you see him, call police at 602-262-6141.