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Man reported missing found dead in Breckenridge

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A Summit County Sheriff's Office vehicle is pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, near Carter Park in Breckenridge after investigators found a body that was identified as Michael Derosa, a 31-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday, Aug. 26. Derosa was last seen Monday, Aug. 25, when he was reported missing.
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4 p.m.: A man who was reported missing after he was last seen leaving Rocky Mountain Underground on Monday, Aug. 25, around 9:50 p.m. has been found dead, according to the Breckenridge Police Department.

Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, officers from Breckenridge Police Department and the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found near Boreas Pass Road. Investigators identified the deceased man as Michael Derosa, 31, who was reported missing Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to the Breckenridge Police Department Facebook post.

“At this time, no foul play is suspected,” the post stated. “We thank the community for their concern and support. Our condolences are with the family and friends.”



Corbin Fritz, a manager at Tin Plate Pizza, where Derosa worked, said staff there knew the situation was serious when Derosa did not come into work. Although he is new to the restaurant, Fritz said Derosa was “excited and happy and proud” to work there.

Fritz said Derosa is great with guests and is a “friend to all.” He said it was out of character for Derosa to not be in contact with anyone.



Those with information about the incident should call the nonemergency dispatch at 970-668-8600 and request to speak with a Breckenridge Police Department officer.

Michael Derosa, a 31-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday, Aug. 26, from Breckenridge, smiles in a photo shared on Facebook by the Breckenridge Police Department.
Breckenridge Police Department/Courtesy photo

3:15 p.m.: The search scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the South Gondola lot in Breckenridge on Wednesday, Aug. 27, was called off, according to information gathered by a Summit Daily News reporter who attended.

The Breckenridge Police Department stated that more information will be released at a later time after a Summit Daily News reporter reached out with questions and to confirm details received at the search effort.

This story will be updated as soon as more information is available.

12:45 p.m.: Coworkers of a man reported missing from Breckenridge on Tuesday, Aug. 26, are organizing a search party.

The group will meet at 3 p.m. at the South Gondola Lot in Breckenridge to start its search for Michael Derosa, a 31-year-old man who was last seen Monday, Aug. 25, leaving RMU around 9:50 p.m. 

Breckenridge Police Department spokesperson Colleen Goettelman wrote in an email to Summit Daily that the police are aware of the search party and are in contact with the organizers.

Citizens with drones will not be allowed to fly them, Goettelman said, but officers will be present and work with the search party when it meets at 3 p.m. 

The department “has staff out continuously searching, investigating, and bringing in other agencies to assist” in the meantime, Goettelman wrote.

Officers at Breckenridge Police Department shared this image when announcing that officers were investigating a missing persons case involving Michael Derosa, 31.
Breckenridge Police Department/Courtesy photo

Derosa is 6 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds, has dark hair and was last seen wearing a pink striped button-down shirt and white/grey pants.

Corbin Fritz, a manager at Tin Plate Pizza, where Derosa works, said staff there knew the situation was serious when Derosa did not come into work. Although he is new to the restaurant, Fritz said Derosa has been “excited and happy and proud” to work there.

Fritz said Derosa is great with guests and is a “friend to all.” He said it is out of character for Derosa to not be in contact with anyone.

Those with information about Derosa’s whereabouts should call the nonemergency dispatch at 970-668-8600.

Michael Derosa, a 31-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday, Aug. 26, from Breckenridge, is pictured.
Breckenridge Police Department/Courtesy photo

9 a.m.: The Breckenridge Police Department shared in a Facebook post information about a missing man who was last seen Monday, Aug. 25, leaving RMU in Breckenridge.

Michael Derosa, a 31-year-old man, was reported missing Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to the post. He is 6 feet and 4 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds, has dark hair and was last seen wearing a pink striped button-down shirt and white/grey pants.

The police are asking the public for help finding Derosa, who was last seen around 9:50 p.m. Monday, the post stated. 

Anyone with information about Derosa’s whereabouts should call the nonemergency dispatch at 970-668-8600.

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