YCSO SEARCHING FOR ELDERLY COUPLE GONE MISSING

Published on February 02, 2023

PRESCOTT ARIZONA (February 2, 2023) –On February 1, 2023, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call for a welfare check in Spring Valley AZ. It was reported by a granddaughter of Michael (Mike) Pena (79) and wife Catherine Pena (77) of Spring Valley, Az, that they left their home, and according to GPS coordinates on their Life 360 Application, put them in Mayer on Pine Flatts Rd. about 8 to 10 miles out. The granddaughter explained that this was an unusual time for her grandparents to be out on that road especially considering other family members stated the couple told them a day prior, that they “had no plans to leave the house due to cold weather”.

The couple was last known to be at their home on E Trails End in Spring Valley with their dog, a red/brown dachshund. The couple has not been reachable via their cellphones. They could be seen driving a white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Catherine is described to be white/Hispanic, 5’03”, and in a wheelchair. Mike is described to be white/Hispanic, 5’11”, 170lbs, with grey hair.

YCSO Deputies and Detectives have begun a full search and are committed to finding the missing couple. We ask the public’s help with any information you may have regarding their whereabouts. Please call YCSO (928)771-3260 or Yavapai Silent Witness 1-800-932-3232.