Kelly Marie Hunt, a 19-year-old from Alaska, has been missing since January 7, 2026, when she was last seen walking on foot near 32nd Avenue and Oregon Drive in Anchorage, according to an official missing person alert from the Anchorage Police Department (APD). APD assigned the case number 26-1122, and her disappearance remains unsolved.
Law enforcement and family members say Kelly’s disappearance is out of character. She was traveling back to her college home in Soldotna when she failed to arrive, and she has not been in contact with her family since the morning of January 7. Her phone now goes straight to voicemail.
Kelly left behind her suitcase, purse, wallet, and a significant amount of cash, and is believed to have been carrying only her phone when she went missing. Her family and friends say it is extremely unlike her to go days without contact, increasing their concern for her safety.
Official Information and How You Can Help
The Anchorage Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers have both issued missing person alerts, and authorities continue to investigate. While social media posts have circulated about rewards being offered for information, no official law enforcement agency has confirmed any monetary reward at this time.
If you have information about Kelly’s disappearance or whereabouts, authorities ask that you contact:
• Anchorage Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (press “0”)
• To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers through their website at AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com
Kelly is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Family Seeks Answers and Awareness
Kelly’s family has been actively sharing her missing person information and urging the community to help spread the word. They emphasize that any credible piece of information could be vital, no matter how small it might seem.
The family’s primary concern remains finding Kelly safe, and they continue to coordinate with law enforcement and community members to keep the search active.
If you have seen Kelly or have any information … whether recent sightings, phone records, or anything that might help investigators … please reach out to authorities immediately.
Kelly’s disappearance continues to weigh heavily on her family, friends, and the Anchorage community. Sharing verified information and staying alert to any credible tips can make a meaningful difference.
