Mesa, AZ – Authorities in Maricopa County are asking for the public’s help today in locating a missing 76-year-old man last seen in East Mesa.
According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Francis Morlock was last seen by his roommates leaving his residence on foot near Broadway Road and Meridian Road on the evening of Friday, December 12, 2025. Deputies say his current whereabouts are unknown.
Officials have not released a clothing description or details on where Morlock may have been headed, but they stress that community awareness can play a key role in safely locating missing seniors, especially when time has passed since last contact.
The area where Morlock was last seen is a residential and commercial corridor in East Mesa, located in eastern Maricopa County within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Authorities are encouraging anyone who lives nearby, works in the area, or may have seen Morlock over the weekend to come forward.
MCSO is asking residents to check doorbell cameras, security footage, and speak with neighbors who may have been out Friday evening. Even small details — such as seeing someone walking alone or asking for directions — could help deputies retrace his steps.
Anyone who has seen Francis Morlock or has information that could assist investigators is urged to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602-876-1011. Tips can be provided directly to dispatch.
As of Monday, no additional updates on Morlock’s condition or direction of travel have been released.
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