Heather Cole Missing Person Case

Jan 06, 2025

Jan 07, 2025

Heather

Cole

14

13

65 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

On October 31, 2024, in Fairbanks, Alaska, 13-year-old Heather Cole was last seen. The young girl, with brown hair and brown eyes, was wearing grey sweatpants and a black hoodie at the time of her disappearance. Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 125 pounds, Heather's sudden absence prompted her family to report her missing, initiating an investigation by the Fairbanks Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the exact time and location of her last sighting remain somewhat vague, adding a layer of complexity to the initial search efforts. The disappearance of a young teenager sent ripples of concern through the Fairbanks community. Law enforcement agencies, including the Alaska State Troopers, joined the effort to locate Heather. Her case was entered into national databases for missing persons as authorities worked to piece together a timeline of her last known movements and activities. The initial report indicated that after being last seen on that Halloween day, she never returned home, leaving her family and friends to anxiously await any news of her whereabouts. As the investigation unfolded, details remained scarce in the public domain. The primary focus for law enforcement was to follow up on any potential leads and to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Ultimately, the extensive search and investigation led to a positive outcome. Information from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) later confirmed that Heather Cole had been located and was alive. While the specific details surrounding her recovery have not been widely publicized, the confirmation that she was found brought an end to the active missing person case. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of youth and the importance of community vigilance in the face of such disappearances.

Oct 31, 2024

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

Fairbanks

No

161565

Fairbanks Police Department

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

99701

911 Cushman Street, Alaska

9074506500

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fairbanksalaska.us/police

24-003659

2024-10-31

Fairbanks Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/19/2026