John Michael Simons, 61, vanished from his Craig, Colorado home in the summer of 2014 after leaving a brief note on July 25 saying he was heading to Trappers Lake for a few days. He was described as a white male, 6 feet tall, about 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and a mustache and goatee. He was believed to be driving a white 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck.

In late September 2014 a rancher found that same truck in the Black Mountain area of northern Routt County, near a hunters’ campsite. The Craig Police Department processed the vehicle and reported no signs of foul play, but there has been no confirmed sighting of Simons himself since he left the note. The discovery narrowed the search area but did not explain what happened after he parked the truck.

Anyone who knew John, saw his truck in northern Routt County in 2014, or has information about his movements around Trappers Lake is asked to come forward.