Good News: Phayte Gonzalez-Smith Has Been Located Safely
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | June 19, 2026
There is welcome relief in the search for 13-year-old Phayte Gonzalez-Smith, who was previously reported missing after last being seen on the 400-block of Irwin Street on June 18, 2026.
Authorities have confirmed that Phayte has now been located safely. His family and community members who helped share his information and kept watch are being thanked for their attention and support during the search.
Every share, every call, and every moment of awareness played a role in bringing attention to his case when it mattered most.
Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word and kept Phayte in mind during the search.
Last seen on Irwin Street, 13-year-old Phayte is still missing and every share could be the one that brings him home.
On the evening of June 18, 2026, 13-year-old Phayte Gonzalez-Smith was last seen in the 400-block of Irwin Street. Sometime after 6:00 p.m., he was reported missing, and now his family and local officers are asking the community for help in finding him and bringing him home.
Phayte is described as 5’6” tall, approximately 150 pounds, with short dark brown to black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black pants. He is just 13 years old, and his absence is deeply felt by those who care about him.
When a young person goes missing, even small details can matter. Someone may have seen him walking, sitting, or passing through an area and not realized it at the time. That moment of recognition now could make all the difference.
The Anchorage Police Department is actively working on this case under APD Case 26-0016283 and is asking anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward.
If you know anything or believe you may have seen Phayte, please contact authorities immediately. You can view the official notice and updates here.
Right now, the most important thing is simple: share his name, share his photo, and help widen the circle of people looking. One share could reach the right person at the right time.
Let’s help bring Phayte home safely.
