
The person at the center of this case
Darrel Roberts
Justice for Darrel Roberts — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was there a seven-month gap between last contact (September 2025) and the missing person report (April 2026)?
What circumstances led to Darrel's vehicle being left at the convenience store for several weeks?
Why were his cell phone and house key found at his residence, and what do these items suggest about his departure?
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 was discovered abandoned in a convenience store parking lot in October 2025, having been parked there for several weeks, while his cell phone and house key remained at his residence. There is no indication of foul play, but his whereabouts remain unknown and investigators seek information about his disappearance.
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Did convenience store employees or other witnesses observe Darrel or anyone else near the vehicle during the weeks it was parked there?
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Official wording
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.
Darrel Roberts was last seen by a family member in Citra, Marion County, Florida.
Darrel's 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck was towed from a convenience store parking lot in Citra after being parked there for several weeks.
Darrel Roberts was officially reported missing after family members learned no one had heard from him following another family member's death.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.