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Ernest Potts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Jul 14, 2016

Victim Details

Created

Oct 10, 2016

Case Added

Jan 25, 2024

Firstname

Ernest

Lastname

Potts

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 14, 2016

City

Tucson

State

Arizona

County

Pima County

Zip Code

85712

Agency ID

18906

Agency Name

Tucson Police Department

Agency City

Tucson

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Pima County

Agency Zip Code

85701

Agency Contact

Matthew Golden

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

270 South Stone Avenue, Arizona

Agency Phone

5207914444

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/police

Agency Case #

1607200121

Agency Report Date

2016-07-20

Primary Agency

Tucson Police Department

Hair Color

Red/Auburn

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Solved

Last Updated

07/18/2026

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Case Description

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Hikers discovered a red Ford Focus associated with the family of missing woman Belen Potts and her son Ernest Friday in a remote area of Redington Pass, according to a Tucson Police Department media release.

A woman's body – which has yet to be positively identified – was found near the car as well, according to police. The discovery was off the roadway and down an embankment.

Belen Potts, 55, and Ernest Potts, 29, were last seen Thursday, July 14, at their home in the ...

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Last Seen: Jul 14, 2016

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Ernest Potts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Jul 14, 2016

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