Turquoise Alert Leads to Safe Recovery of 13-Year-Old Skyler Conville from Apache Junction; Man in Custody

Turquoise Alert Leads to Safe Recovery of Skyler Conville, Missing Apache Junction Teen Found in Globe

Apache Junction, Ariz. — June 25, 2026

A 13-year-old Apache Junction girl who had been missing since June 19 has been found safe thanks to a Turquoise Alert issued by Arizona authorities. Skyler Conville was located in the Globe-Miami area on Wednesday morning, June 24, and reunited with her family. A man she was last seen with has been taken into custody, and the investigation has shifted into an active criminal case.

The Turquoise Alert, Arizona’s system for locating missing endangered persons (often involving suspicious circumstances or individuals at risk), was credited by police with generating crucial public tips that led to the rapid recovery. Officials emphasized that without the alert and community response, the outcome could have been far different.

Timeline of Events

• June 19, 2026 (Friday), ~1:00 p.m.: Skyler Conville was last seen at a Circle K gas station located at 3135 West Superstition Boulevard (near Meridian Drive) in Apache Junction. According to Apache Junction Police and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), she had a verbal argument with family members, refused to get into their vehicle, and walked back into the parking lot. Surveillance footage showed her approaching and entering an older-model white Chevrolet Impala (early 2000s four-door sedan with damage to the front driver’s side bumper) driven by an unrelated man.

• The vehicle was seen heading westbound on Superstition Boulevard around 1:07 p.m. Skyler was described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing multi-camouflage pants, a dark grey shirt, and a hot pink bonnet. Police noted she is a habitual runaway with a history of mental health issues and had no known prior connection to the driver.

• June 23, 2026 (Tuesday evening): After initial efforts under a Missing Endangered Person (MEPS) alert, DPS issued a Turquoise Alert around 9:58 p.m. MST. The alert activated widespread public notifications, media coverage, and law enforcement resources across the state.

• June 24, 2026 (Wednesday morning): The man matching the description was located in Globe around 5:00 a.m. and taken into custody. His vehicle was recovered. Less than an hour later (around 10:00–10:30 a.m.), Skyler was found safe in the Globe area by detectives. She and the man were located separately. Authorities have not publicly released the man’s name in most official updates, though he is described as being in his 50s or 60s, with black/gray hair and beard, dark eyes, and wearing a gray tank top, black shorts, and black tennis shoes at the time of the incident. He reportedly has a criminal record.

Apache Junction Police Commander Michael Beaton stated that the entire detective division, SWAT team, patrol officers, and partner agencies worked around the clock, conducting interviews and serving multiple search warrants in areas including Apache Junction, Mesa, Globe, and Miami. “We would not have found her without that Turquoise Alert,” Beaton said, thanking the public for tips after photos of Skyler, the man, and the vehicle were released.

The case has transitioned from a missing persons search to an active criminal investigation. Skyler has been safely returned to her family. Police continue to evaluate evidence and interview the man in custody, but no charges have been formally announced as of early June 25. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to contact Apache Junction Police or call 911.

The Turquoise Alert system (sometimes referenced in connection with “Emily’s Law”) is designed for missing persons under age 65 believed to be in danger or with someone who may pose a risk, when local resources have been exhausted. It proved effective here in mobilizing rapid public and law enforcement response.

Family members expressed relief at the safe recovery, noting Skyler was located in the Globe-Miami area. No details have been released about her exact condition beyond confirmation that she is safe.This incident highlights the importance of Arizona’s alert systems in protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly teens in high-risk situations. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of how Skyler came to be with the man and any potential criminal activity involved.For the latest official updates, follow the Apache Junction Police Department or Arizona DPS.

Turquoise Alert Leads to Safe Recovery of Skyler Conville, Missing Apache Junction Teen Found in Globe

13-year-old Skyler Conville from Apache Junction was found safe in Globe after a Turquoise Alert. Man she was seen with is in custody. Get the latest details on the June 2026 recovery, investigation updates, and how the alert helped.

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