The Brief
- A body recovered at a Tempe construction site is believed to be 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, who has been missing since Jan. 3.
- The discovery near McClintock and Weber Drives follows an intensive 11-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
- Official identification and the cause of death are currently pending a formal review.
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.…