By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
Alaska authorities are actively searching for the individuals listed below. These cases remain open, and investigators are asking the public to stay alert and report any information that could help bring these missing Alaskans home safely. Even the smallest tip could matter.
Ariana A. Smart
Age: 14
Sex: Female
Missing Since: December 20, 2025
Last Seen: Anchorage, Alaska
NCIC: M028778263
☎️ Anyone with information should contact Anchorage Police Department at (907) 786-8900.
Kelly Hunt
Age: 19
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 155 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Last Seen: January 7, 2026
Last Seen Location: On foot near 32nd Ave. and Oregon Dr., Anchorage
Clothing: Dark jacket and dark pants
APD Case: 26-1122
☎️ Anyone with information is asked to call Anchorage Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option 1) or (907) 786-8900 (press 0).
Hari Karasani
Age: 24
From: Texas
Missing Reported: January 3, 2026
Last Seen: December 31, 2025
Last Seen Location: Leaving Aurora Denali Lodge, Healy, Alaska
Travel Status: Visiting Alaska alone, no vehicle
Possible Direction of Travel: Toward Fairbanks
Incident: AK26000654
☎️ Anyone with information should contact Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100.
Bradley Peltz
Age: 40
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 215 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Last Seen: January 8, 2026
Last Known Location: 1000 block of W. 27th Ave., Anchorage
APD Case: 25-1045
☎️ If you have information on Bradley Peltz’s whereabouts, call APD Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option 1) or (907) 786-8900 (option 0).
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you see or recognize any of these individuals, do not approach them directly. Call law enforcement immediately using the phone numbers listed above.
Even small details matter. A location, a time, a sighting, or a vehicle description can help investigators piece things together.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers:
☎️ (907) 561-7867
Please share this information responsibly. Use current photos and verified details only, and avoid speculation or rumors in the comments.
To officially clear a missing person case, law enforcement must confirm the individual has been located and make in-person contact.
One call. One tip. One share. It can make the difference.
