07/09/2026
May be between Meeker and R***e - Please be on the lookout!
๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐-๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ Investigation Update๐จ
- July 31, 2026, 8:04 p.m.
The R***e Police Department continues to actively investigate the disappearance of Samuel Bower, who was reported missing on July 8, 2026. At this time, Samuel has not been located.
Since Samuel was reported missing, investigators have followed numerous leads and worked closely with partner agencies in an extensive effort to locate him. Shortly after the report was received, Samuel was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, making his information immediately available to law enforcement agencies nationwide.
As new information was received, search efforts expanded beyond R***e into Rio Blanco County. The investigation has involved a coordinated response from the R***e Police Department, Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office, Meeker Police Department, Garfield County Search and Rescue, Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue, Classic Air, and drone teams.
The most recent organized search focused on the Highway 13 corridor. Search-and-rescue teams began near Mile Marker 8 and worked north toward Meeker, conducting a thorough search of Highway 13 along the route. Air support from Classic Air and drone resources were used to assist ground teams. While organized search efforts have been temporarily suspended, the investigation remains active, and detectives continue to follow up on information as it is received.
"Our hearts are with Samuel's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time," said PIO Angela Stow-Mills. "Our officers and partner agencies remain dedicated to this investigation. We encourage anyone who may have informationโno matter how small it may seemโto please come forward. Sometimes the smallest detail can make the biggest difference."
If you have any information about Samuel's whereabouts, please contact R***e-Garfield County Dispatch at (970) 625-8095.
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โ July 13, 2026, 12:13 p.m.
RPD investigators and search teams spent Sunday following up on new information and pursuing multiple leads. At the conclusion of those efforts, Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue and Garfield County Search and Rescue have temporarily suspended search efforts pending new information or leads.
๐ฌ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐โ๐ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ:
โข Drone teams
โข Ground search teams from both Garfield and Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue
Although today's organized search is suspended, ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ, and we continue to ask for the public's help.
If you have seen Samuel or have any information about his whereaboutsโno matter how small it may seemโplease contact Dispatch immediately at ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐. Even the smallest detail could help bring Samuel home safely.
We sincerely thank the dedicated search-and-rescue volunteers, our partner agencies, Classic Air, and everyone in the community who has shared information and supported these ongoing efforts.
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4:46 p.m. July 11, 2026
Today, at approximately 12:49 p.m., the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office notified the R***e Police Department that dispatch had received multiple reports of Samuel possibly being seen along Highway 13 between mile markers 24 and 35. Deputies from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office immediately responded to the area and began searching. As additional resources were requested, Garfield County Search and Rescue was deployed at approximately 1:40 p.m. to the R***e Arch Trail area along Highway 13 to coordinate with Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue in conducting a comprehensive search of the reported location. Classic Air also launched a helicopter to provide aerial support and assist search teams with a broader view of the area.
We are grateful to our partner agencies, search-and-rescue volunteers, and community members who continue to assist in this ongoing effort.
We continue to ask anyone who may have seen Samuel or has any information about his whereabouts to contact dispatch immediately at 970-625-8095. Even information that may seem insignificant could prove critical to this investigation.
The R***e Police Department will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
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5:35 p.m. July 10, 2026 - Our detectives are working closely with the Garfield County Sheriffโs Office, Meeker Police Department and the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office to locate Samuel.
If you have any information that could assist in locating Samuel, no matter how small it may seem, please contact dispatch at
(970) 625-8095. Your assistance could make a meaningful difference, and we appreciate the continued support of our community.
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12:25 p.m. July 9, 2026 - Samuel may have been seen walking north on Hwy 13 toward Meeker around 1:00 a.m. this morning.
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The R***e Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Samuel Bower, who has been reported missing and at risk.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
๐ Last Known Area:
Edelweiss Ct. and Dogwood Dr. in R***e, Colorado
๐๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
Male
5'11"
135 lbs.
Brown hair
Brown eyes
๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
Blue hoodie
Blue sweatpants
Glasses
If you have seen Samuel or have any information about his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately or contact the R***e Police Department at (970) 625-8095.
Please help us by sharing this post. Your assistance could make all the difference in bringing Samuel home safely.
***eCO Meeker Police
