Glendale police said Monday they have made an arrest tied to the disappearance of 21-year-old Arianna Jones, a case that has gripped the West Valley since she was reported missing earlier this month. Jones had not been heard from since July 5, and investigators say her last known location was her apartment near 59th and Northern avenues. Family members reported finding damage to the front door of the unit. Officers said a public briefing is scheduled for Monday morning as detectives keep running down leads. The arrest is the first major public development since authorities issued a bulletin last week asking for help finding Jones.
City officials confirmed the arrest in an update to reporters and emphasized that the case is still an active investigation, according to 12 News. The station reports that detectives gathered evidence from Jones' apartment and that law enforcement called for tips from the public after her phone last pinged on July 5. Police have not released the name of the person taken into custody.
In a Facebook post, Jones' mother wrote that she had been told her daughter's body was found, saying, "They found my baby's body," as reported by Hindustan Times. The outlet also reports that the family said Jones' phone last pinged in the Lake Pleasant area and that nearby agencies, including Peoria units, were brought in to assist with searches.
How Arizona's Turquoise Alert Works
Arizona's Turquoise Alert is a statewide notification system that can be activated when a missing person under age 65 is considered endangered and investigators meet specific statutory criteria, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. DPS guidance lays out the threshold for activation along with the tools used to spread the word, including Wireless Emergency Alerts, highway message boards and law enforcement bulletins.
Arrest, Charges And The Upcoming Briefing
Glendale police have not yet announced any charges or identified the suspect and said they plan to share additional details at the scheduled news briefing, 12 News reports. According to the station, detectives have been canvassing the neighborhood near 59th and Northern avenues and collecting digital evidence as part of the case. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Glendale police or submit tips through the department's tip line.
Family members and advocates pushed for quicker public alerts and clearer communication as the search unfolded, a concern reflected in the mother's social media posts, according to Hindustan Times. Glendale police say the investigation remains active and again called on anyone with information to come forward.
