Paul Patkotak Missing Person Case

Sep 24, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Paul

Patkotak

41

40

63 inches

105 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In Anchorage, Alaska, a sense of concern arose for 40-year-old Paul Otis Patkotak, a male of American Indian / Alaska Native descent. On August 23, 2024, he was last seen leaving his assisted living facility in the evening and did not come back. Communication from him had ceased for a few weeks even before he was last seen, which was unusual and added to the worries of those who knew him. His last known location was in the vicinity of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Paul is described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 105 pounds. He has black hair, which he sometimes wore with a beard, and black eyes. A noticeable scar on his face is one of his distinguishing features. When he was last seen, he was wearing a dark blue jacket, black pants, and glasses. The Anchorage Police Department, along with the Alaska State Troopers, were involved in the efforts to locate him, with his case being registered under the numbers 240026295 and AK24097508 respectively. The search and the anxious waiting for news came to a conclusion when Paul was found. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent location have not been detailed, but the important news is that he was located alive. The period of uncertainty and concern for his well-being has ended, bringing a sense of relief to his family and community. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of community awareness and the dedicated work of law enforcement agencies in resolving missing persons cases.

Aug 23, 2024

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

Anchorage

No

154161

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

240026295

2024-08-24

Anchorage Police Department

Black

Black

Black

Yes

06/27/2026