Jefferson County authorities are looking for a 39-year-old scientist from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden who has been missing since Wednesday night.
Manuel Jesus Romero's wife reported him missing after he did not return home from work. His car was found in Mount Falcon Park, which is south of Red Rocks Park in the Indian Hills community. The vehicle was found soon after Romero was reported missing, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department stated.
The park remains closed during the search, the Sheriff's Department stated.
Officials said Romero is an avid hiker and mountain bike rider who has used the park frequently over the past 12 years.