Russell A. Fritz, 61, was last confirmed to have contact with authorities on June 13, 2021, after living at the Route 66 RV Park in Edgewood, New Mexico and being evicted in May 2021. Concern grew when family and friends were unable to reach him; a Missing Endangered Person Advisory was issued because he has a medical condition requiring medication and it was unknown if he had it. The Edgewood Police Department opened a missing person case after the initial report was filed on October 28, 2021.

He was last seen in Española, New Mexico. Descriptions list him as 5 feet 7 inches, about 170 pounds, with graying hair, a bald spot on top, a short beard, blue eyes and a noticeable scar on his abdomen. Clothing, transportation and destination at the time of disappearance are unknown. There have been no confirmed sightings or electronic leads reported despite public appeals, and the case has gone cold.

If anyone in Edgewood, Española or the surrounding area saw Russell after mid-June 2021 or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.