Tempe Police are seeking assistance in locating a missing 91-year-old man named Apolonio Romero. Authorities report that he was last seen on January 2, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM near the intersection of Scottsdale and Curry Roads.

Apolonio is Hispanic, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 140 pounds, and has grey hair. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a denim jacket. Authorities also noted that he has dementia and type 2 diabetes.

If anyone has information on Apolonio Romero's whereabouts, please call the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311 or visit tempe.gov/police and click on “Submit a Crime Tip.”

Source: Tempe Police Dept

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Tempe

Scottsdale, AZ

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