Oracle, AZ – Authorities are searching for an 82-year-old man who went missing while hiking in Oracle State Park on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence Lief was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday. He was reportedly wearing a Hawaiian shirt and had a blue knee brace at the time of his disappearance.
Deputies said search teams are actively combing the area and have asked the public for assistance. Anyone who may have been hiking in Oracle State Park Saturday afternoon and spotted Lief is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Oracle State Park, located north of Tucson, spans more than 4,000 acres and features rugged terrain and desert trails. Authorities said time is critical given the region’s high daytime temperatures and challenging landscape.
Lief is described as 82 years old, though officials did not provide further physical details in their public advisory. Community members are urged to remain alert in the area and to report any possible sightings immediately.
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has released a contact number for tips or information on Lief’s location: 520-866-5111.
Search efforts are expected to continue into Sunday as crews and volunteers coordinate resources in hopes of finding him safe.
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