SIERRA VISTA, Arizona — A desperate search is on for 78-year-old Cheryl Diane Sauter, a Sierra Vista woman with early-stage Alzheimer’s who vanished on April 20, 2025. Cheryl was last seen around 11:00 AM in the Sierra Vista area, and her family and police are racing against time to find her, worried that her condition might leave her confused or lost. The Sierra Vista Police Department is calling on the community to help bring her home safely, as every hour counts in a case like this.

Cheryl is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 146 pounds, and has grey hair and brown eyes. When she disappeared, she was wearing a blue shirt with the words “I love my church” and a yellow cross—a detail that might help someone spot her. She’s believed to be driving a silver 2015 Honda CRV, last seen heading north through the Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 90. Her vehicle wasn’t found in nearby Huachuca City, leaving police to wonder where she might have gone. Highway 90 is a busy route with a history of accidents, which adds to the worry for Cheryl, who might be disoriented due to her Alzheimer’s.

The Sierra Vista Police Department is urging anyone with information to call them at 520-803-3555. Even the smallest tip—like spotting her car or recognizing her shirt—could make a huge difference. Community members have already taken to social media to spread the word, sharing Cheryl’s description and pleading for help in the search. With over 13 hours passed since she was last seen, the urgency is growing, especially given her medical condition and the risks of being on the road.

Cheryl’s disappearance has struck a chord in Sierra Vista, a tight-knit community where people look out for each other. Police are counting on that spirit, asking everyone to keep an eye out for her car or her distinctive shirt, hoping someone will come forward with the clue that brings Cheryl back to her loved ones.

Published by State Gleam
Keywords: Cheryl Sauter, Sierra Vista, Missing Person, Alzheimer’s, Silver Honda CRV, Highway 90, Police Search