53-year-old man with ‘memory issues’ missing from Orem treatment center

OREM, Utah ( ABC4 ) — The Orem Police Department is searching for a man who reportedly walked out of a treatment center on Friday, Aug. 23.

Leif Albert Botkin, 53, was last seen wearing a dark blue and grey flannel coat, a blue T-shirt, and grey workout pants. He is from Washington State and has “no known associates” within Utah, according to police.

“Leif suffers from a brain injury causing severe memory issues which has led to him getting lost inside the treatment facility as well as him wandering off and not knowing how to return,” Orem Police said on social media Saturday.

Police said Leif left the treatment center without his phone and other belongings.

Anyone who has seen Leif or given him a ride has been asked to call Orem dispatch at (801) 229-7070. A Silver Alert has been issued, according to Orem PD.

What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing person

More than 600,000 people go missing each year in the United States, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing .

Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.

When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

• Full name or nicknames.
• Recent photos.
• Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
• Gender/sex.
• Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
• Date of disappearance.
• Medical conditions.
• Last known location.
• Social media accounts.

Additional resources

For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons , as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah .

Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a 2021 guidebook are available below:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline : 800-799-7233
• National Human Trafficking Hotline : 888-373-7888
• National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) : 833-872-5176
• National Runaway Safeline : 800-786-2929
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 800-273-8255
• StrongHearts Native Helpline : 844-762-8483

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