By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | May 21, 2026
Anchorage Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 68-year-old Nicky Hoelscher. He was reported missing on May 16, 2026.
Nicky was last seen near the 900-block of Muldoon Road in Anchorage. Family and investigators are concerned for his safety.
Nicky is an Alaska Native man with greying shoulder-length hair, a salt-and-pepper beard, and glasses. He was last seen wearing a teal blue shirt, dark pants, and tan slip-on shoes.
Police say community help is critical in cases like this. Even small details can lead to important breakthroughs. A brief sighting or remembered interaction may help narrow the search.
Sharing alerts also expands reach far beyond official channels. In many missing persons cases, public awareness plays a key role in resolution. A single share can place information in front of someone who knows something important.
Anchorage sees multiple missing persons reports each year. Many are resolved with help from the public.
Anyone with information about Nicky Hoelscher is asked to call Anchorage dispatch at 311. Please reference APD Case #26-0013372.
