Helena Cole Missing Person Case

Jan 06, 2025

Jan 07, 2025

Helena

Cole

17

16

61 inches

86 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

On Halloween night, October 31, 2024, a sense of concern fell over Fairbanks, Alaska, as 16-year-old Helena Johna Ray Cole was seen for the last time. The young female, with her distinctive bright red hair and blue eyes, vanished without a trace. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black Nike hoodie and grey sweatpants. A small detail, a piercing in her lip, was also noted as a distinguishing feature by those who knew her. As the hours turned into days, her failure to return home prompted her case to be reported to the Fairbanks Police Department, who then initiated an investigation into her whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding Helena’s disappearance were troubling, as she had never returned after being last seen in her hometown. The Fairbanks Police Department, along with the Alaska State Troopers, began looking into her case, trying to piece together the timeline of her last known movements. Information was sparse, leaving family, friends, and the community to hope for her safe return. The case was entered into national databases for missing persons as law enforcement worked to follow up on any potential leads that could shed light on where she might have gone or what might have happened to her. In a fortunate turn of events, the search for Helena Cole concluded with her being located and found alive. The immense relief that washed over her loved ones and the community is a testament to the concern her disappearance had generated. While the specific details and exact date of her recovery remain vague, the outcome is one of gratitude and comfort. The case of Helena Cole's disappearance, which began with uncertainty and fear on a holiday evening, ultimately closed with the positive resolution that she was no longer a missing person and was safe. This overview marks the conclusion of a difficult chapter for Helena and her family, bringing an end to the public's concern for the young Alaskan.

Oct 31, 2024

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

Fairbanks

No

161563

Fairbanks Police Department

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

99701

911 Cushman Street, Alaska

9074506500

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fairbanksalaska.us/police

24-003654

2024-10-31

Fairbanks Police Department

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Yes

06/25/2026