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Search Underway for Missing 77-Year-Old Near Capitol Reef

Federal and county search teams are asking the public for tips to locate Richard Discipio, whose last known stop was a motel in Torrey.

Overview

  • Richard Discipio, 77, was last seen at the Days Inn in Torrey and is described by authorities as about 5-foot-8, 155 pounds with green eyes; his last clothing is unknown.
  • A coordinated search operation led by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management is active in Wayne County with support from Wayne County and Sevier County units.
  • Officials say Discipio may have hiked in the Chimney Rock area of Capitol Reef National Park and are concentrating search efforts around that terrain.
  • Authorities have asked anyone who saw Discipio or has information to call the Wayne County Sheriff's Office tip line at 1-800-356-8757.
  • Search teams face rugged backcountry conditions that can slow coverage, and officials plan to continue the multi-agency effort until new leads clarify his whereabouts.