Larry Petersen Missing Person Case

Jun 01, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

Larry

Petersen

74

72

68 inches

217 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On a spring day in Cottonwood, Arizona, 72-year-old Larry David Petersen was last seen on May 25, 2024. He was in the vicinity of State Route 89A and Cornville Road, reportedly making his way toward Sedona. At the time of his disappearance, he was driving a white 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, a detail that would become central to the search efforts. Friends and family remember him wearing khaki pants, red suspenders, and sturdy work boots on that day. His appearance was described as having short, combed-back gray hair and brown eyes. Concern mounted as time passed with no word from him, prompting an official missing person report to be filed. The investigation into Larry's whereabouts was handled by the Cottonwood Police Department. They disseminated information about his case, hoping for any leads that might help locate him. His vehicle, bearing the Arizona license plate NDA-19E, was a key piece of information shared with the public. Authorities focused their search efforts around his last known location and his intended direction of travel. The community remained hopeful for his safe return, sharing his story and keeping an eye out for any sign of him or his distinctive white truck. The uncertainty of his situation left his loved ones in a state of anxious waiting. Regrettably, the search for Larry David Petersen concluded with a sorrowful outcome. He was located and confirmed to be deceased. While the specific details regarding the date and circumstances of his discovery have not been made public, this update brought a sad end to the missing person case. The resolution, though heartbreaking, provided an answer, albeit a tragic one, to the questions that had surrounded his disappearance. The case serves as a somber testament to the deep concern that arises when a community member vanishes, and the profound sadness that follows when they cannot be brought home safely, leaving behind a legacy of memories for those who knew and cared for him.

May 25, 2024

Cottonwood

Arizona

Yavapai County

86326

No

144174

Cottonwood Police Department

Cottonwood

Arizona

Yavapai County

86326

199 South 6th Street, Arizona

9286344246

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cottonwoodaz.gov/328/Police-Department

W24003798 , W24003817

2024-05-28

Cottonwood Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

yes

08/05/2026