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Darrel Roberts
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 #1Why did it take nearly seven months for family members to realize Darrel was missing?
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location
Lead #2Why was Darrel's vehicle abandoned at the convenience store parking lot for several weeks?
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evidence
Lead #3What circumstances led to the vehicle being towed, and did store employees provide any additional details about the vehicle or Darrel?
Darrel Roberts, a 71-year-old man, was last seen on September 16, 2025, in Citra, Florida, but his disappearance went unnoticed until April 2, 2026, when family members learned no one had heard from him following another family member's death. His 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck was discovered abandoned in a convenience store parking lot in Citra on October 4, 2025, after being parked there for several weeks, while his cell phone and house key remained at his residence. With no signs of foul play suspected, authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts and circumstances surrounding his seven-month absence.
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Lead #4Why were Darrel's cell phone and house key found at his residence if he disappeared?
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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 Discovery
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
Reported Missing
Darrel Roberts was reported missing after family members learned no one had heard from him following another family member's death.
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Case Information
Incident:September 16, 2025
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 16, 2025
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3527328181
You can remain anonymous