Missing Citizen
Missing Citizen's Photo
Missing Citizen's Full Name
John Cottrell Watts
DOB
Gender
Male
Height
5' 11"
Weight
190
Hair Color
grey
Eye Color
Brown
Race
Black or African American
SAFE Alert Status
Active
Missing Since
Last Known Location:
North 27th Avenue and West Ocotillo RD
Phoenix
Preliminary Information on Missing Citizen
This is the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A safe Alert has been issued for Maricopa County. The Phoenix Police Department is looking for 83-year-old John Cottrell Watts. John is a black male 5 feet 11 inches tall, 190 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. John was wearing a black / white /brown striped hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. John was last seen on 01/15/2026 at 2:35 P.M near North 27th Avenue and West Ocotillo on foot. John suffers from a medical condition which may cause him to become lost or easily confused. Please contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or call 911 with any information.
Investigating Agency
Phoenix Police Department
Point of Contact (Name)
Detective Nonnemacher
Point of Contact (Number)
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