**UPDATE** A deceased person located last night was found to be missing...

**UPDATE** A deceased person located last night was found to be missing person, HEINZ WOLF. The Coroner’s Division is conducting the death investigation.

DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at about 5:56 p.m.

INCIDENT: At-Risk Missing Person LOCATION: 20000 block of Hwy 18, Apple Valley MISSING PERSON: Heinz Dieter Wolf, 90 years old DESCRIPTION: 5’4” tall, 164 lbs., gray/bald hair, blue eyes. Last seen wearing gray pants, multi colored sweater, tan shoes.

SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Heinz was reported missing by a family member. Heinz was last seen at his residence on August 9, 2026. Heinz suffers from cognitive impairment. Heinz’ 1990 Toyota pickup was located unoccupied in the area of Juniper Flats road and Valley View road in Apple Valley. An extensive area check has been conducted with the assistance of Sheriff’s Aviation and Sheriff’s K9 dog but Heinz has not been located.

Anyone with information related to this case or knows Heinz’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Victor Valley Station at (760) 552-6800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.