Makenna Vanderpool Missing Person Case

Nov 04, 2024

Nov 05, 2024

Makenna

Vanderpool

18

17

66 inches

136 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Female

On a day when concern was mounting in one small Alaska community, a sense of relief washed over family and friends. A young woman, 17-year-old Makenna Rein Vanderpool, who had been reported missing from Nikiski, Alaska, has been found and is alive. She was last seen on September 5, 2024, and at the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a brown cropped tank top and multi-colored shorts. The community had been on alert since she left a residence in Nikiski and had not been heard from since, sparking worries about her safety and well-being. The Alaska State Troopers were handling the investigation into her disappearance. Details surrounding the circumstances of her going missing were sparse, which only added to the anxiety of those who knew her. The lack of communication from Makenna was uncharacteristic, prompting a swift response from her family and law enforcement. The initial report filed with the Alaska State Troopers on September 5, 2024, kicked off an official investigation. The Missing Persons Clearinghouse was also involved in the efforts to locate the teenager. Information regarding her last known whereabouts was circulated in the hopes that someone might come forward with information that could lead to her whereabouts. Fortunately, this case concluded with the positive outcome that everyone had hoped for. Makenna Vanderpool was located and confirmed to be alive, bringing an end to the period of uncertainty and fear. While the exact date and the specific circumstances of her being found have not been widely publicized, the essential news is that she is no longer considered a missing person. The case, which began with her disappearance from a Nikiski residence, ultimately transitioned from an active investigation to a resolved case, underscoring the importance of community awareness and law enforcement diligence in missing persons situations.

Sep 05, 2024

Nikiski

Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Nikiski

No

155901

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK24089931

2024-09-05

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/20/2026