COLORADO CITY, Ariz. — Colorado City authorities have identified Heber Clancy Johnson, 22, as the man who originally went missing July 24 and whose body was discovered Tuesday by a hiker.
Colorado City Chief Marshal Robbin Radley provided a media release Wednesday confirming it was Johnson who was located after authorities had called off a search party scheduled for Wednesday morning involving Colorado City and Hildale law enforcement as well as several volunteers. A hiker in a small slot canyon east of the city limits found the body of Johnson earlier in the day, about a mile from Johnson’s residence.
According to the news release, the Colorado City Marshal’s Office and Hildale City Police had sent out a request for community assistance after he had been reported missing on July 24. There had been daily searches conducted by Deputies from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office/Search and Rescue, BLM Rangers, deputies from the Colorado City Marshal’s Office and tracking K9.
A family member on social media posted updates and notices of Johnson missing since July 24. The family member wrote that Johnson had “not been seen since Thursday morning. He left the house he was staying at on foot around 6 a.m. that morning. He left with basically no belongings, and we think he may have headed towards Centennial Park, but he could be anywhere.”
Johnson had a pet dog with him, which was found alive and well. The dog was rescued and is currently under care.
There are no suspicious circumstances regarding Johnson’s.
A news release from the Colorado City Marshal’s Office also reminded the public of the following:
As your police department, we recognize that this is a delicate and emotional time for the community. When things like this happen, people have different types of reactions, such as shock, sadness, fear, and anger. These reactions may come and go throughout the next few days.
The Marshal’s Office extendes their condolences to Heber’s family and extended family. We would like to thank all agencies and volunteers involved in the search.
For people within the Colorado City and Hildale areas who are affected by this news, call Cherish Families at 928-875-0969 or call the Short Creek Dream Center at 435-625-1494.
The following resources also are available:
- If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
- The Dixie State Health and Counseling Center is located at 1037 E. 100 South. To make an appointment, call 435-652-7755.
- Southern Utah University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | 435-865-8621.
- Southwest Behavioral Health emergency number: 435-634-5600.
- SafeUT is an app that allows people to report when someone is in a crisis, as well as bullying and violence.
- Additional resources for Southern Utah can be found at Reach4HopeUtah.org
Update, Aug. 3, 2:54 p.m. Identity of the missing person added, information pertaining to case added and closing statements from supervising agency added.
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