Anchorage Police Publish 2026 Missing Persons, Homicide Solve Rates

The Anchorage Police Department published 2026 data on missing persons investigations and homicide solve rates as part of a new web page focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons. The data includes overall solve rates and separate solve rates for cases involving Alaska Native and American Indian people for each year from 2023 through 2026.

Alaska Native and American Indian people make up a disproportionate share of Anchorage's missing persons and homicide victims, according to Chief Sean Case. The new web page addresses cases that affect Indigenous communities by providing publicly posted data that allows community members to track department performance.

The web page launched in May 2026 and can be found at anchoragepolice.com/mmip or by visiting anchoragepolice.com/apdnews. It includes information on how APD responds to and investigates missing persons cases, resources for families and community members seeking support, and guidance on how to report missing persons and submit tips. The page also features APD's Public Action Plan and Accountability Roadmap, which outlines department response strategies, communication practices, training initiatives, internal processes, and future goals.

"Every case matters. Every victim deserves dignity, compassion, and a thorough investigation," Case said. "This new web page reflects our commitment to accountability and continued partnership with the communities we serve."

The page is part of APD's ongoing transparency efforts, which include the Crime Statistics Dashboard launched in 2023 that uses Microsoft Power BI to present Anchorage crime trends from 2020 to the present. The MMIP page complements the Alaska Missing Persons Clearinghouse, operated by the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety, which represents all Alaska police agencies and provides current information on missing persons statewide.

The page specifies that community members do not need to wait 24 hours to report someone missing. When a case is considered at risk, APD will issue a RAVE alert and post updates on the APD website and social media channels to engage the public in locating the missing person.

Anyone with information about a missing person or suspicious activity is encouraged to contact APD immediately. To report information regarding a missing person or suspicious activity, contact APD Dispatch by calling 311 and selecting option 1. In an emergency, call 911. The web page also lists United Way of Anchorage's 211 line and a toll-free number as additional resources for support and referrals.