Craig man missing in local desert

Scott Burke, 43
Missing

MESA COUNTY, Colo - Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for Craig resident Scott Burke, 43, who is overdue from a camping trip.

Burke's Car
Last seen driving

Burke was supposed to return Saturday, but no one has seen or heard from him since he left Friday.

Burke could be anywhere in the desert from 16 Road to De Beque. He was looking to go camping either in the North Desert or the Bookcliff area west of De Beque.

He may be driving in a white and blue Bronco. These are pictures of his Bronco provided by family members.

Burke is 43 years old, 5'11" and weighs 175lbs with brown hair and green eyes.

Burke's Car
Last seen driving

Burke's Car
Last seen driving

Mesa County Sheriff's deputies will fly over the area this afternoon in hopes of narrowing the search area and pinpointing his location.

Civil Air Patrol and the Bureau of Land Management are assisting in the search.

If anyone remembers seeing him camping over the weekend or has information about his whereabouts, please call law enforcement at (970) 242-6707.