Benjamin Meeks Missing Person Case

Aug 05, 2024

Aug 06, 2024

Benjamin

Meeks

26

24

67 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2023, concern grew for Benjamin Meeks, a 24-year-old male from Anchorage, Alaska, after he was last seen on December 20th. The days that followed his last known contact were filled with uncertainty for his friends and family as his whereabouts remained unknown. Standing at 67 inches and weighing 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, his physical description was shared in the hopes of gathering information that could lead to his location. His case was handled by the Alaska Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which initiated efforts to find him. The search for Benjamin prompted a collaborative response, bringing together local law enforcement, community members, and various state and federal agencies. The Anchorage Police Department was the primary investigating agency for his case. Standard procedures for missing person investigations were put into motion, which included gathering personal records like photographs, and any other documentation that could aid in identifying and locating him. Authorities underscored the importance of public involvement, hoping that tips and shared information would be crucial in resolving the case. Fortunately, the search for Benjamin Meeks concluded with the positive outcome that he was located and is no longer considered a missing person. While the specific details surrounding the period he was missing and the circumstances of his discovery are not widely publicized, the resolution brought an end to the active investigation. The case of Benjamin Meeks serves as a reminder of the collaborative efforts undertaken by law enforcement and the community when an individual goes missing, and in this instance, those efforts culminated in a safe return.

Dec 20, 2023

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

Anchorage

No

151171

Anchorage Police Department

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99501

716 West 4th Avenue, Alaska

9077868900

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.muni.org/Departments/police/Pages/default.aspx

240020428

2024-07-02

Anchorage Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/18/2026