Officials Search for Missing 79-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Woods Cross

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Utah man, 79-year-old Etuate Folau Taumoepeau, who was last seen on Saturday, February 1, around 11 a.m. near his home in Woods Cross. He was dressed in black slacks, a black-and-brown jacket, a black baseball cap, and black tennis shoes at the time of his disappearance.

Etuate is described as approximately 6’2″ tall, weighing about 215 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be driving a 2022 Hyundai Kona, Utah license plate 83DG5.

Officials believe he may have been heading to either the Home Depot in Centerville or Lucky’s in Salt Lake for a shopping trip.

Anyone with information on Etuate’s location is urged to contact Bountiful Dispatch at 801-298-6000 or call 911 immediately.

What to Do When Reporting a Missing Person

If someone you know goes missing, it’s important to provide law enforcement with as much detail as possible. Utah officials suggest keeping a detailed log of all interactions with authorities. Record officer names, dates and times of conversations, the case number, and any key information provided.

When filing a missing person report, make sure to provide the following:

Full name or any known nicknames
Recent photos
Date of birth and age at the time of disappearance
Gender or sex
Detailed physical description (including any distinguishing marks like scars or tattoos)
Date and last known location of disappearance
Known medical conditions
Social media accounts

For additional resources, the Utah Department of Public Safety offers a dedicated section on its website with information on missing persons and related resources.

Here are some important hotlines and services for assistance:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176
National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483

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