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Darrel Roberts

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Darrel Roberts

Case
#2502
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
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Missing Person: Darrel Roberts

Justice for Darrel Roberts — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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timeline
Lead #1

Why was there a six-month gap between his last contact in September 2025 and the missing person report in April 2026?

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vehicle
Lead #2

How long had Darrel's truck been parked at the convenience store before store management requested its removal?

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location
Lead #3

What was Darrel's routine or reason for being at the convenience store in Citra?

Darrel Roberts, a 71-year-old man, was last seen on September 16, 2025, in Citra, Florida, but was not reported missing until April 2, 2026, after a family member's death prompted relatives to realize no one had heard from him. His vehicle, a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, was found abandoned in a convenience store parking lot in Citra in early October 2025, having sat there for several weeks. There is no indication of foul play, but the circumstances of his disappearance and the extended gap before reporting remain unclear.

Case
#2502
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Marion County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Did store employees or other witnesses see Darrel near his vehicle during the weeks it sat in the parking lot?

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clue
Lead #5

Why were his cell phone and house key found at his residence—does this suggest he left unexpectedly or intentionally?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP159732. Missing person: Darrel Roberts.

Last known contact: 2025-09-16 in Citra, Marion, FL. Circumstances: Darrel Roberts, reported missing on April 2, 2026, was last seen by a family member.

After a family members' death, family members learned that no one had heard from Darrel and became concerned for his well-being. Darrel's cell phone and house key were at his residence, and, on October 04, 2025, Darrel's 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck was towed from a convenience store in Citra, Florida, at the request of store management.

According to store employees, the vehicle had been parked in the parking lot for several weeks. There is no suspicion of foul play.

Demographics: 71 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.

Investigating agency: Marion County Sheriff's Office | MCSO26OFF007723 | 2026-04-02.

Timeline of Events

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2025-09-16

Last Known Contact

Darrel Roberts was last seen by a family member in Citra, Marion County, Florida.

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2025-10-04

Vehicle Recovery

Darrel's 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck was towed from a convenience store parking lot in Citra after being parked there for several weeks.

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2026-04-02

Missing Person Report Filed

Darrel Roberts was reported missing on April 2, 2026, after a family member's death prompted relatives to realize no one had heard from him in months.

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Case Information

Incident:September 16, 2025
Last Updated:June 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 16, 2025
Last Updated:June 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3527328181
You can remain anonymous