Overview
- Tempe police reported a Jan. 14 recovery at a construction site near N. McClintock and Weber Drives.
- The remains are believed to be those of 91-year-old Apolonio Romero, who was reported missing on Jan. 3.
- Identity and cause of death await determination by the Medical Examiner.
- Family members, volunteers, Tempe Fire, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsdale Police, and Salt River Police participated in the search.
- Officials have not released details on how the body was discovered as the investigation continues.