Isabelle Salazar. Family members say the additional hair color is now purple. 📸 Anchorage Police Department
Anchorage police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager who has not been seen since the weekend.
Sixteen-year-old Isabelle Salazar was last seen over the weekend of April 4, 2026, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Investigators have not released details about where she was last seen or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Isabelle is described as 16 years old with brown hair, partially dyed purple. Police have not released additional details about what she was wearing or her last known location.
Right now, someone out there may know where Isabelle is or who she may be with.
For families, a missing-child report is every parent’s nightmare. For law enforcement, it becomes a race against time to determine where the child went, who they may be with, and whether they are safe.
Sharing Makes a Difference
Missing youth cases are more common than many people realize. Alaska consistently has one of the highest missing-person reporting rates in the country, with roughly five people reported missing per 1,000 residents each year, about double the national rate. Most cases are eventually resolved, but many begin exactly like this one: with a short police bulletin and a community being asked to pay attention.
Public awareness makes a real difference. Someone scrolling past a photo, recognizing a face at a bus stop, or remembering seeing someone earlier in the day can lead to the tip that helps investigators find a missing child.
Take a moment to look at Isabelle Salazar’s photo. If you can, share this article so more people see her face. The faster information spreads, the more likely it is that someone recognizes her and calls in a tip. Even one share could help bring a 16-year-old girl home.
If You Have Information
Anyone who has seen Isabelle Salazar or knows where she might be is asked to contact Anchorage Police Dispatch at:
• 3-1-1 (option 1)
• 907-786-8900 (press “0”)
Reference APD case 26-9263.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 907-561-STOP (7867) or online at anchoragecrimestoppers.com.
Every share, sighting, or tip could help bring Isabelle Salazar home safely.
