George Shayen, III Missing Person Case

Sep 09, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

George

Shayen, III

58

56

69 inches

200 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the summer of 2024, concern grew for 56-year-old George Shayen, III, an American Indian / Alaska Native male, after he was last seen on July 19th in Anchorage, Alaska. A family member grew worried after not hearing from him for a number of weeks and decided to file a missing persons report. The Anchorage Police Department was the primary investigating agency for the case. At the time of his disappearance, it was known that he was experiencing homelessness. The last confirmed sighting of him was at or near the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The circumstances surrounding George Shayen, III's disappearance were unsettling for his loved ones who awaited any news of his whereabouts. With each passing day, the lack of contact heightened the sense of urgency for his family. The fact that he was experiencing homelessness added a layer of complexity to the search, as his movements could be less predictable. Law enforcement officials and family members hoped for any information that could lead to his safe return. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty came to a close with the news that George Shayen, III had been located and was alive. While the specific details surrounding his time away and how he was found are not widely available, the confirmation that he was no longer a missing person brought immense relief to his family and the community. The case, which began with a worried call from a relative, concluded with the positive outcome everyone had hoped for, highlighting the importance of community awareness and diligence in missing persons cases.

Jul 19, 2024

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

Anchorage

No

152516

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

240024584

2024-08-09

Anchorage Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

06/22/2026