Richard Chiago Missing Person Case

Aug 05, 2020

Aug 05, 2020

Richard

Chiago

53

47

67 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2020, a 47-year-old man named Richard Allen Chiago vanished from his group home in Tempe, Arizona. On the morning of July 24th, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Richard left the residence on foot. He departed without any personal belongings, leaving behind his phone, wallet, and money. This sudden and unexplained departure left his loved ones and caretakers deeply concerned for his well-being. Richard was familiar with the local bus system, a detail that provided a glimmer of hope, suggesting he might have intended to travel within the city. However, as hours turned into days, and with no word from him, the concern for his safety grew into a tangible fear. The lack of any communication was particularly alarming, as it was out of character for him. Richard is described as a Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he had a brown goatee. The Tempe Police Department was notified of his disappearance, and a missing person case was opened. Investigators began the difficult task of piecing together the events leading up to his disappearance, interviewing those who last saw him and searching for any clues that might indicate his whereabouts. The absence of his personal effects suggested that his departure may not have been planned, adding to the mystery and the urgency of the search. The official circumstances of Richard's disappearance remain limited to the fact that he walked away from his group home without any of his essential belongings. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the dissemination of his information, his case has grown cold. The initial hope that his knowledge of the bus system would lead to a swift resolution has faded over time. The case of Richard Allen Chiago is a somber reminder of the countless individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and a family grappling with the unknown. The investigation into his whereabouts continues, with the hope that one day, new information will surface and bring closure to this troubling case.

Jul 24, 2020

Tempe

Arizona

Maricopa County

85282

No

90155

Tempe Police Department

Tempe

Arizona

Maricopa County

85281

Chris Miller

Detective

120 East 5th Street, Arizona

4803508311

Local

Law Enforcement

2020-75356

2020-07-24

Tempe Police Department

7341

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/08/2026