Authorities looking for Pima County murder victim’s vehicle

Anthony Cruz facing first-degree murder charge in the death of Thomas Perry
Anthony Cruz is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of 72-year-old...
Anthony Cruz is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of 72-year-old Thomas Perry.(Pima County Sheriff's Department)
Published: Aug. 30, 2023 at 2:11 PM MST|Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 8:44 PM MST
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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities are asking for help to find a murder victim’s vehicle in Pima County.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said 19-year-old Anthony Cruz was arrested on a first-degree murder charge on Friday, Sept. 1.

This is an example of the vehicle authorities are looking in connection with a homicide. The...
This is an example of the vehicle authorities are looking in connection with a homicide. The real vehicle has Arizona license plate LXH72.(Pima County Sheriff's Department+)

According to the PCSD, Cruz killed 72-year-old Thomas Perry and dumped his body near East Sahuarita Road and South Sonoita Highway. Investigators believe Perry was actually killed in the 17000 block of South Alvernon Way.

Authorities are looking for Perry’s vehicle, a white 2005 Ford Explorer with Arizona license plate LXH72. It has a disabled/handicapped plate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME.

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