Cañon City man missing under suspicious circumstances
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) and Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are searching for a 45-year-old man who CBI said went missing under suspicious circumstances.
According to CBI, Shawn Michael Dixon Sr. was last seen on Sept. 12, 2023, in the area of Rudd Avenue and North 11th Street at around 7 p.m., getting out of a taxi near Rudd Park. Dixon Sr. was supposed to meet family later that night at “Triangle Park” near the intersection of Hazel Avenue and College Avenue.
On March 15, 2024, CCPD requested help from CBI after it was determined the missing man might have been endangered at the time he disappeared.
Dixon Sr. is described as about 6’2″, around 190 lbs with blue eyes and dark brown hair. CBI said he does wear contacts or glasses but was not believed to have them at the time of his disappearance. The missing man is also said to have an injury to the right ankle and was limping. Dixon Sr. also has tattoos which can be seen in the provided photos.
“Cases involving missing adults who are also homeless are both troubling and difficult to investigate. Individuals in this segment of society are at risk of so many challenges out there, and they often move quite frequently, blend into their communities effectively, and actively avoid contact with law enforcement for a variety of reasons. The fact that they often have no identification, bank accounts, or credit cards, and known cell phones becomes an obstacle for law enforcement to track an individual. We’re hopeful by including CBI that we can determine Mr. Dixon’s location by expanding awareness in the extended communities and state resources,” said Cañon City Police Chief John Schick.
Anyone with additional information about Dixon Sr. is asked to contact the tip line at (720) 254-1331 or email cdps_shawndixonsr_tipline@state.co.us.
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