An Arizona yoga teacher has been missing for nearly a month after setting out for a blind date in Phoenix, leaving his family and friends desperate for answers.
Marcus Freiberger, 45, was last seen on 21 February when he left to meet someone, but he never returned. His father, Dutch Freiberger, fears the worst, especially since Marcus’ beloved two-year-old dog, Thomas, was found alone for days, the New York Post reported.
“There’s no reason for him to disappear,” Dutch told 12 News. “Even if he did decide to go somewhere, he would’ve at least called his friend to take Thomas. That makes me really think there’s something more going on here, foul play of some sort.”
The “handsome” and “heavily loved” had recently started working at a local yoga studio, quickly becoming a favourite among clients. He was between apartments when he vanished and had previously faced struggles with drugs and financial issues. However, his father insists he was on the right path, surrounded by friends, and had no reason to suddenly cut contact.
“Typically, Marcus would call his mum … He loves to FaceTime, and he’d call her every couple of days. Then all of a sudden, the calls stopped coming in,” Dutch said.
Authorities are investigating, but so far, there have been no significant leads.