Diego Salgado Missing Person Case

Nov 04, 2024

Nov 04, 2024

Diego

Salgado

18

17

67 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

A sense of concern arose for 17-year-old Diego Emilio Salgado, a male of Hispanic and White/Caucasian descent, after his family last received a text message from him on August 23, 2024. At the time, he was at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. His connection to family suddenly ceased, prompting a report to be filed with the Anchorage Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers, who then began an investigation into his disappearance. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to broaden the search and bring more awareness to his situation. Details provided to law enforcement described Diego as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a white hoodie, blue jeans, and Adidas shoes. The authorities worked to gather information and follow any potential leads that could help locate the teenager and ensure his well-being. The lack of contact was uncharacteristic, and the community shared in the family's hope for his safe return. Fortunately, the search for Diego Salgado concluded with the positive outcome that he was found alive. The circumstances surrounding the period he was missing and the details of his recovery are not widely available, but the resolution brought an end to the uncertainty and distress for his loved ones. An overview of the case highlights a young man last in contact at a major airport, the subsequent multi-agency law enforcement response, and the eventual relief that came when he was safely located, closing his missing person case.

Aug 23, 2024

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

Anchorage

No

155887

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

240026251

2024-08-23

Anchorage Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/17/2026