APD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing 17-Year-Old Yolanda Nowpakahok-Apassingok
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anchorage police are asking for the public’s help locating 17-year-old Yolanda Nowpakahok-Apassingok, who was reported missing Thursday evening, October 22.
According to an alert issued by the Anchorage Police Department (APD), Yolanda was reported missing at approximately 6:31 p.m. She was last seen or heard from in the area of Whisperwood Park Drive and Ophir Drive in Anchorage.
Police say Yolanda has an intellectual disability and mental health challenges. Her circumstances make it especially important for anyone who may have seen her or knows where she is to contact police promptly. She may be with a male companion, according to APD.
What to Know About Yolanda
Yolanda is described by police as a Native female, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and a septum piercing in her nose.
When she was last seen, she was wearing:
- A black hoodie
- Black pants, possibly sweatpants
- Tennis shoes
How You Can Help
If you have seen Yolanda or have information about where she may be, please call Anchorage Police Dispatch at 311.
Even a small detail could help officers locate her. Anyone who may have seen someone matching Yolanda’s description should contact police rather than assume someone else has already reported it.
Please share this alert with friends, family and community members in Anchorage. Someone may have seen Yolanda without realizing that police are looking for her.
Yolanda is 17. The community’s help could make a difference in bringing her home safely.
APD case number: 26-0027797
Source: Anchorage Police Department missing-person alert issued October 22, 2026.
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