PEORIA, AZ — The 20-year-old man who was reported missing out of Peoria has been located, police announced Thursday night.
Officials say Luke Wuennenberg knocked on a door in Vistancia and spoke to a resident, saying that he was tired and cold. He is reportedly safe and in good condition.
Police say Wuennenberg did not make any statements regarding where he was, but was wearing the same clothes he was reported missing in.
Wuennenberg had been reported missing after he left his home near 126th Avenue and Westland Road on Saturday, March 8. Police say he was leaving home to go on a hike a few miles away. Police say his vehicle was found a few miles west of his home, in a desert area.
Peoria police used a Phoenix helicopter, the MCSO Search and Rescue mounted unit, Department of Corrections bloodhounds, and additional officers on the ground to search for Wuennenberg for several days after he went missing. Police said Tuesday that they had exhausted all efforts and dialed back their search. The department asked for the public's help in locating Wuennenberg.
No further information was released Thursday night.
