In the summer of 2002, Robert Dwaine Scott, a 53-year-old man from Grand Junction, Colorado, disappeared under troubling circumstances. He was last seen on July 30, 2002. The situation took a somber turn when a relative discovered a suicide note at a location connected to him. Adding to the concern was the fact that a 9mm Glock handgun was missing from his residence. It was clear that he had left in his white 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck. These initial discoveries painted a grim picture for his loved ones and the authorities, sparking a search for a man who had seemingly vanished, leaving behind only ominous clues.
The investigation into Robert's disappearance soon led authorities to the expansive and rugged terrain of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area in Garfield County. It was here that his 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck was found abandoned. This discovery prompted extensive search efforts in the surrounding wilderness, an area Robert was known to appreciate. A significant find during these searches was a black duffel bag, believed to belong to him, located along a trail between Jet Lake and its trailhead. He was known to enjoy hunting in the Jet Lake area. An inspection of the bag's contents revealed that the only item missing was a float tube, the type often used by fishermen on lakes. Despite these findings, the wilderness offered no further signs of Robert's whereabouts.
The years have passed since Robert Dwaine Scott was last seen, and his case remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation. The discovery of his truck and personal belongings provided some insight into his last known movements but ultimately failed to lead to his location. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, particularly the suicide note and the missing firearm, have led to a classification of his case as an endangered missing person. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office continues to hold the case file, hoping for a breakthrough that might finally provide answers to his family and bring a conclusion to the long-standing mystery of his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 30, 2002
