Updated on September 5, 2023 at 5:55 p.m.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department asks for the public's help in locating victim Thomas Perry's car.
It is a white 2005 Ford Explorer, with an Arizona handicapped license plate, LXH72.
If located, PCSD asks you contact 911.
Updated on September 1, 2023 at 8:25 p.m.
On August 31, PCSD identified the man as 72-year-old Thomas Perry.
According to PCSD, the original incident occurred in the area of 17000 South Alvernon Way.
The suspect was identified as 19-year-old Anthony Cruz.
On September 1, Cruz was arrested and booked into the Pima County Adult Detention Complex for First Degree Murder.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department Homicide Unit is investigating a body found southeast of Tucson, Wednesday morning.
Sheriff's deputies responded to a call of an unresponsive man at East Sahuarita Road and South Sonoita Highway at around 6:53 a.m., according to a news release.
Upon arrival, deputies found the body of a man with obvious signs of trauma, according to the release. The man was declared dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact 911 or 88-CRIME.
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