In the spring of 2024, concern grew for 59-year-old Wesley Dewitt Cannon, a man whose last known whereabouts were in Mesa, Arizona. On May 5, 2024, he was last in contact with his family, marking the beginning of a period of uncertainty. At the time, Wesley, a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, stood approximately 6 feet tall and weighed around 160 pounds. He has a distinctive bald spot on the back-left portion of his head that resembles a burn scar.
The Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department would later become the primary investigating agency for his case.
The circumstances leading up to Wesley's disappearance were challenging. He had been residing with his brother in the Mesa area but was evicted due to issues related to alcohol. Following his eviction, Wesley sold his vehicle, leaving him without a known mode of transportation. The phone call on May 5th was the last communication his family had with him. With no known address or phone number, and without his vehicle, his ability to stay in touch or be tracked became significantly more difficult, deepening the worries of his loved ones.
The Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department, with Detective Ricky Bunch assigned to the case, officially opened an investigation and a report was filed on September 14, 2024. Public appeals for information were made to help generate leads in the search for Wesley. After a period of public concern and investigation into his whereabouts, the investigating agency reported that Wesley had been found alive. While the specific details and exact date of his recovery have not been publicly disclosed, the confirmation that he was located brought an end to the active search. The case, which began with a man facing personal difficulties and losing contact with his family, concluded with the positive outcome of him being found.Last Seen: May 5, 2024
