THE MYSTERIOUS disappearance of a 36-year-old dad who went missing in 2021 continues to haunt his family, who've reached out to the public for any information.
Ethan Ristow disappeared in August of 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona after spending the day with his family.
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His father, Ethan Ristow Sr., is asking for the public's help in finding him.
“We are asking the public to think back and remember if they saw anything on Aug. 20 or 21, 2021, around Highway 87 and Shea Boulevard,” he said, per Scottsdale.org.
The family has set up billboards near the area, showing photos of Ethan and a contact where people can call with any information.
Ethan's disappearance occurred after he took his wife and two sons for lunch and a swim at the local water playground.
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As the family made their way home, Ethan drove into an off-road trail, where his car ran into some engine trouble.
He left his family to get some help and never returned.
He went missing on Salt River Prima-Maricopa land.
“Ethan did not have his phone on him when he separated from his family." shared Ethan Sr.
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His wife and family waited for him for hours.
They were driven home safely by another driver on the highway.
Ethan is described as 5 foot 8, 170 pounds, with blue eyes, short brown hair, or a shaved head.
“The Salt River Police are in charge of the case,” said Ethan Sr.
“The case is still an open missing persons case."
"Shortly after Ethan’s disappearance, SRPD was very helpful conducting searches along with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.”
Ethan's last search was conducted in December 2021, with police finding no evidence of his whereabouts.
“I wish that SRPD would continue and expand the searches because Ethan’s body may still be on Salt River Pima Maricopa land," continued his father.
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“We want to find Ethan.”
Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to call Salt River Police at 480-850-9230.
