Los Alamos police say missing man David Mills has been found
LAPD said 49-year-old David Mills was located and safe, closing a same-day missing-person alert that centered on the 1000 block of Oro Court.
The Los Alamos Police Department said 49-year-old David Mills had been located and was safe, ending a missing-person alert issued the same day in Los Alamos County. The department’s update went out late Thursday, July 23, at 7:16 p.m.
LAPD had asked for the public’s help earlier that day after Mills was reported missing on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The alert identified him as last seen in the 1000 block of Oro Court and included the department’s tip line, 505-662-8222, for anyone with information.
The quick all-clear matters in a county where missing-person notices can draw immediate attention from neighbors, coworkers, businesses, and commuters. When LAPD issues that kind of alert, residents often help by watching for a description, checking nearby streets and neighborhoods, and passing along official information rather than speculating.
The follow-up is just as important as the initial request. Once a person has been found, the update lets residents stop circulating the alert, reassures people who may have seen the earlier notice, and helps reduce unnecessary calls to police. In this case, the same-day resolution confirmed that the department’s request for assistance had a clear purpose and that the public response could stand down.
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