KINGMAN, Arizona — Mohave County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 4, 2025, at 7:30 a.m., that 67-year-old Charla Baker, who had been missing since April 6, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., has been located safe and returned home. Charla was last seen on foot near Devlin Ave. and Glen Road in the Butler area of Kingman, and her disappearance had raised concerns due to uncertainty about her ability to return home on her own.

Charla, a white female with greyish-blond long hair, is 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 130 pounds. Details about her clothing, glasses, scars, or tattoos were unknown at the time of the initial alert, which was issued with DR# 25-012299. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office had urged the public to contact them at 928-753-0753 with any information, and the community’s response played a key role in her safe recovery. Kingman, a city of about 33,000 in Mohave County, often relies on such community efforts, especially in the Butler area, a residential neighborhood where local vigilance can make a significant difference.

While Charla’s safe return is a relief, the case highlights the vulnerability of older adults in missing persons scenarios. Mohave County has seen similar incidents—local news reported a 2023 case where an 80-year-old man with dementia was found after a 48-hour search in the same region. The lack of initial details about Charla’s condition or reasons for her disappearance leaves questions, but the outcome underscores the importance of timely public involvement. The sheriff’s office expressed gratitude to those who helped spread the word and assisted in the search.