Lawrence David Tenes, 63, was reported missing after walking away from a family member in the Lower Sycamore area of Tonto National Forest, Maricopa County, on October 25, 2024. He is described as White/Caucasian, between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 155 to 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he disappeared he was wearing blue pants; the color and type of shirt are unknown.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation under case number IR24027614. The Lower Sycamore area is rugged terrain, which complicates searches. Public details about the search efforts and any leads have been limited; the case has been shared by organizations including The AWARE Foundation, Inc., to raise awareness. The central unresolved fact is that he walked away from the family member and has not been seen or heard from since.

If anyone was in the Lower Sycamore area on October 25, 2024, or has information about Lawrence Tenes’ movements that day, please come forward.