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Richard Roberts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hayden, Colorado on Feb 01, 1995

Victim Details

Aug 21, 2011

Jul 13, 2023

Richard

Roberts

82

51

72 inches

220 lbs

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 01, 1995

Hayden

Colorado

Routt County

81639

21668

Hayden Police Department

Hayden

Arizona

Gila County

85135

601 Hayden Avenue, Arizona

5203566205

Local

Law Enforcement

95-0182

Hayden Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026


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Richard Dean Roberts, the then-mayor of Hayden, Colorado, vanished in early 1995, leaving behind a perplexing mystery that has endured for decades. On the evening of February 1, 1995, Roberts, who was also known by the nicknames Dick, Chester, or Dean, spoke with a town clerk, informing her that he would not be present at the upcoming bi-monthly Hayden Town Council meeting. At 51 years old, Roberts lived a life that often involved travel. His work as a consultant for oil companies frequently too ...
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Last Seen: Feb 01, 1995

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  • February marks 15 years since Hayden's Dick Roberts was last seen
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    Hey all, I've been reading up on the disappearance of Mayor Roberts from Hayden, CO, and something's... ...Read More
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