Kaysville family asks for help in search for missing father

KAYSVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — A Kaysville family is seeking help from the public in locating a missing 40-year-old man who has not been seen since Sunday.

According to family, Colin Mills, 40, left to go on a walk at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, and he didn’t bring his phone or wallet. He was last seen leaving 975 E Crestwood Road in Kaysville, and he has not made contact with his family since.

Mills reportedly has a history of depression, and his family is extremely concerned for his well-being.

Mills is 40 years old, and he has a beard and glasses. He is also 5’8″ with a slim build, and he has brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing cargo pants, a nerdy t-shirt, grey Hoka sneakers, and a tan gardening hat.

The family held a press conference at 3 p.m. on Thursday. His sister, Nicki Sanders, described him as a loving father and husband. She said that he lives with depression, but he has never done anything like this before, and it is completely out of character for him. “Our concern for his safety grows with every passing hour,” she said.

The family is coordinating community-led searches Thursday following the press conference, and through the weekend if necessary.

Sanders thanked Kaysville Police, Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Davis County Search and Rescue, and several other K-9 units for their support and search efforts. She asked for everyone living in the area to please check their doorbell and outdoor security cameras for footage from 4:30 p.m. and later on Sunday. She said that anything can help.

Sanders also gave a heartfelt plea for Colin to come home. “If you see this, we love you. There is nothing more important than your safety. You are missed, and we just want you to come home.”

Colin’s niece Ellie also spoke. She said, “I may be small, but I have a big heart, especially for Colin. He’s missing, I know, but ever since the incident my love for him has just increased by one billion percent. Our family loves him very much, and we always will, even if he’s gone.”

Kaysville Police Department Public Information Officer Wallace was present at the press conference and answered questions from the media and public. She confirmed that the DPS helicopter, multiple K-9 units, officers, drones, and volunteers have all been searching for Mills.

Wallace also confirmed that there have been leads and sightings in Colin’s disappearance, and the most recent potential sighting was on Frontage Road in Adams Canyon. She said that volunteers are currently searching that area. There have also been potential sightings in Cache Valley and south of Kaysville.

Surrounding law enforcement agencies are aware of Colin’s disappearance. Wallace said that Kaysville Police are here to help the family in any way they can, but the family would also appreciate any support from the public and community of Kaysville.

Family have set up a GoFundMe, social medias, and a GroupMe.

Following the press conference, family and volunteers organized a grid search of the area. The family also has set up a GoFundMe campaign to support his wife and children, as they have lost their main provider.

If you have any information about the location of Colin Mills, please call the Bountiful non-emergency dispatch line at 801-298-6000.