FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2026

UPDATE: SUBJECT LOCATED AND SAFE

MISSING PERSON – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are no longer requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing male subject. Michael Leon Hopkins, 65, of Golden Valley, was reported missing after being last seen at his residence in the 3400 block of N Lochiel Rd at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

Michael left his residence in his vehicle, a white 2021 Ram 3500 (Arizona plate: handicap-RYA5TD) noted for a large dent on the passenger side. The vehicle was last observed traveling westbound on Interstate 40 at the Arizona/California border around 5:55 p.m. on the same day.

Authorities expressed concern since Michael has multiple medical conditions and did not take his medications when he departed from his home. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, approximately 5’8” and 164 lbs with greying hair and blue eyes. He was wearing light blue jeans, a dark blue t-shirt with a pocket, and a Route 66 baseball cap.

At this time, the subject has been located and is safe.

Anyone with further questions or information regarding this case may contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Reference DR# 26-034653 for additional details.