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70-year-old Utah woman still missing after car found abandoned
Police search for DeEtte Spencer after her vehicle was discovered in a remote area of Carbon County.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A 70-year-old Utah woman named DeEtte Spencer has been missing since January 26th after her car was found abandoned in a remote area of Carbon County. Police do not believe foul play was involved and suspect she may have left her vehicle on foot due to car issues and wandered away.
Why it matters
This case highlights the challenges of locating missing elderly individuals, especially in rural areas, and the importance of quick response and community mobilization to search for vulnerable persons.
The details
DeEtte Spencer's white Buick Lucerne was discovered by a utility company employee checking wells in a remote part of Carbon County on Thursday. A large search party of 50-60 people from multiple counties, along with K-9 units, drones, and an airplane, searched the area on Friday and Saturday but have not yet located Spencer. Police do not suspect foul play and believe she may have left her car on foot due to mechanical issues.
- DeEtte Spencer was last seen on January 26th at a Walmart in Price, Utah.
- Her car was discovered on Thursday, March 6th by a utility company employee.
- The search for Spencer began on Friday, March 7th and continued into Saturday, March 8th.
The players
DeEtte Spencer
A 70-year-old woman from Escalante, Utah who has been missing since January 26th.
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency leading the search for DeEtte Spencer.
Carbon County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency assisting in the search for DeEtte Spencer.
What’s next
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office says the search for DeEtte Spencer is ongoing and they are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the Carbon County Sheriff's Office.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of community vigilance and rapid response when an elderly or vulnerable person goes missing, especially in remote areas. It also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in locating missing individuals without clear leads or evidence of foul play.
