WPD locates missing man safe

Written on 01/14/2026
WPD PIO


A missing person alert with updated words to read "located." 


Date: 01/14/2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo -- WPD is searching for Bruce Hawkins, 57, last seen on January 13 around 5:30 p.m. at a church in the 5200 block of W 98th Ave.

Bruce works at the church and did not return home when expected, prompting family to call 911 around 10 p.m. Officers responded and located his vehicle, abandoned, in the church parking lot. At this time, the disappearance appears to be suspicious as this is not normal behavior for Bruce.
 
Bruce is described as a white male, 5’7” / 190 lbs with blue eyes. He was last seen wearing dark, gray/navy pants and a gray, long-sleeved Broncos shirt. Preliminary information indicates Bruce does not have a phone or wallet with him.
 
This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be released when available. If you see Bruce or have any information on his whereabouts, please call 911 or the Westminster Police Department at 303-658-4360.


A picture of Bruce wearing dark, gray/navy pants and a gray, long-sleeved Broncos shirt with glasses that has now been blurred since he's been located safely.