The Anchorage Police Department and community members are urgently seeking information to locate 19-year-old Alaska Native woman Angel Chagluak, who has now been reported missing multiple times over the past year.
Most Recent Disappearance: January 7, 2026 🕑
Angel was last seen around 2:00 PM on January 7, 2026, near the 4300 block of Dale Street and was last heard from around 8:00 PM. She is described as 5’5”, 160 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, wearing a gray and white camo hoodie, black pants, and black and white Nike shoes.
Anyone with information should contact Anchorage Dispatch at 311 (option 1) 📞, 907‑786‑8900 (press 0), or submit tips anonymously at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com 🕵️♀️. APD Case 26‑734.
Previous Disappearance: November 28–29, 2025 🗓️
Angel was previously reported missing on November 29, 2025, after last being seen or heard from around 8:00 PM on November 28 near the same 4300 block of Dale Street. At that time, she was described as 5’5”, 125 lbs, with short black hair and brown eyes; her clothing was unknown. Police noted she has a decreased mental capacity, heightening concern for her safety. APD Case 25‑36818. She was later located safely.
First Reported Disappearance: Age 18
Angel’s first known missing-person case occurred when she was 18 years old. Officers issued a public alert, and she was eventually located safely. These repeated disappearances highlight both her personal vulnerability and the broader crisis facing Alaska Native women in the state.
The Broader Context: Alaska Native Women and Disappearances 📊
Alaska has one of the highest rates of missing and murdered Indigenous people in the United States, with hundreds of Alaska Native and American Indian individuals reported missing each year. A 2025 Alaska Department of Public Safety report noted that 166 Indigenous persons were missing in one quarter alone, many of whom remained unlocated.
Nationally, the FBI reports that more than 10,600 Indigenous people were reported missing in 2023, with female cases comprising a substantial share. Alaska ranks fourth among U.S. states in missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and advocates say only a fraction of historical cases have ever reached law enforcement databases. Alaska Native women face disproportionate rates of violent crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault.
Clearing Missing Person Status ✅
APD notes that a person can only be cleared from missing-person status once they are personally contacted by an officer, ensuring accurate reporting and public safety tracking.
Public Call to Action and Next Steps 📢
Authorities urge anyone with information about Angel’s whereabouts, no matter how small, to contact Anchorage Dispatch at 311 (option 1) 📞, 907‑786‑8900 (press 0), or Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com 🕵️♀️. Public vigilance is critical in helping ensure her safe return and addressing the broader pattern of missing Alaska Native women in Alaska.
