Police searching for missing, vulnerable 69-year-old man | Top Stories

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – The Tucson Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a missing 69-year-old man who suffers from severe memory loss and confusion.

Armando Mesa Rivas walked away from his home near the 6600 block of East Golf Links Road around 4 a.m. on May 16, 2026, and has not returned. Police believe Rivas traveled on the bus after leaving on foot.

A similar incident happened at the end of November 2025. Rivas was found at a nearby bus stop.

Rivas is a Hispanic man, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 168 pounds, with brown eyes and salt and pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a dark gray shirt, light gray sweatpants and brown shoes.

He does not have a cellphone with him. Anyone with information on Rivas’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.