Missing person: YCSO searches for missing man
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office ( YCSO ) is searching for a man who was reported missing on Tuesday by a family member.
YCSO said James Edward Degan , 79, was last seen on Tuesday night leaving his home at 8:30 p.m. at the 12000 block of East 46th Street in Yuma.
Mr. Degan is described as 6’0 , approximately 260 pounds , with gray hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, jean shorts, black socks, and black shoes.
According to YCSO , Mr. Degan suffers from Alzheimer’s and multiple other illnesses.
Continuous efforts to locate Mr. Degan by the Sheriff’s Office have been unsuccessful.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Degan is asked to contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.