The person at the center of this case
Robert Frank Urton
Violent Crime · Open
28 years waiting · since 1997
ROBERT FRANK URTON - LAKESIDE, ARIZONA
Justice for Robert Frank Urton — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Who were the male and female acquaintances Urton left with on June 26, 1997?
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Lead #2Why did Urton leave his dog and personal items behind if he planned to be away for a week or two?
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contact
Lead #3What was the planned meeting arrangement in Mesa, and did the roommate ever attempt the pickup?
Robert Frank Urton disappeared on June 26, 1997, in Lakeside, Arizona, after leaving his residence with two acquaintances and telling his roommate to pick him up in Mesa if he didn't return within days. His personal belongings and dog remained behind, suggesting an unplanned absence. Nearly three decades later, his fate remains unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about his disappearance.
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Lead #4Have the two acquaintances who left with Urton been fully interviewed and cleared?
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Source Narrative
Lakeside, Arizona June 26, 1997 Robert Frank Urton was last seen on June 26, 1997, in Lakeside, Arizona, when he left his residence with a male and female acquaintance. Urton had told his roommate to pick him up in Mesa, Arizona, if he did not return in a few days.
The roommate advised that personal items Urton usually took when going away for a week or two were left behind in his apartment. Also missing was Urton’s dog.
Urton has not been seen or heard from since. Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Timeline of Events
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1997-06-26
Last Seen
Robert Frank Urton left his residence in Lakeside, Arizona with a male and female acquaintance
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Case Information
Incident:June 26, 1997
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 26, 1997
Last Updated:June 15, 2026