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A 19-year-old man is missing from the Woody Creek Plaza area near Aspen, Colorado. He was last seen Tuesday afternoon after leaving his residence. A PitkinAlert has been issued, asking residents to search their properties. The missing man is described as 6’1″, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and may be armed with a handgun. Authorities are investigating if he poses a danger to the public and urge anyone who sees him not to engage and to call the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office.
News Article:
Search Underway for Missing Teenager in Woody Creek; Authorities Concerned About Possible Weapon
Aspen, CO – December 3, 2025 – The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 19-year-old male who has gone missing from the Woody Creek Plaza area. A PitkinAlert was issued at 1:52 p.m. today, urging residents to check their properties, including outbuildings and vehicles.
The missing man was last seen at approximately 4:26 p.m. on Tuesday after leaving his residence in Woody Creek Plaza. He is described as 6 feet one inch tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.
“We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating this individual,” said Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione. “The missing person may be in possession of a handgun, and we are currently investigating whether he poses a danger to the public.”
Authorities are advising anyone who sees the man not to approach him, but to immediately contact the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office at 970-716-4160.
The Aspen Times will continue to provide updates as the search progresses.
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