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Missing Phoenix man last seen in Maricopa

Have you seen this guy?

Phoenix police are searching for 34-year-old Amari Wayne Gaffney Jr., who was last seen in Maricopa in April. Maricopa this morning.

Gaffney is described as having fair skin, a beard, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing between 160 and 170 pounds, with a slim, athletic build.

Gaffney, a professional dancer, is originally from Central California and moved to Las Vegas in 2019 before relocating to Phoenix last year.

Maricopa I contacted Phoenix. Please leave comments to PD.

“You are loved by many and we just want to know you are safe,” the missing person flier reads. “If you do not want to be found we will respect your wishes and support you. We just want to know you are safe and well.”

If you have any information about Gaffney, please call 916-741-0170 or contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151.

Brian Petersheim Jr.

Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020 and began focusing on various multimedia tasks as a Multimedia Intern. His duties included organizing files and photographing events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-time job. Initially working as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved as he took on a new field as a writer in October 2021. He is currently studying at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus is on covering stories related to public safety. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and going on adventures exploring the surrounding landscapes.

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