Kylene Penayah Missing Person Case

Jan 08, 2025

Jan 10, 2025

Kylene

Penayah

18

17

63 inches

176 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Female

In the vast landscape of Fairbanks, Alaska, a sense of concern rippled through the community for seventeen-year-old Kylene Penayah. She was last seen on October 30, 2024, at Lathrop High School. An American Indian / Alaska Native teenager, Kylene was described as being five feet three inches tall and weighing around 176 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes. On the day she went missing, she was wearing a red hoodie, gray and white camouflage pants, and black sneakers that had pink and blue trim. She was also carrying a backpack adorned with daisies, a youthful detail that highlighted the gravity of her sudden absence. Following her disappearance, the case was taken up by the Fairbanks Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers. The authorities initiated an investigation, gathering information and seeking any leads that might help locate the missing teen. Cases involving young people often draw significant attention and a strong community response, with many hoping for a safe and swift return. The lack of immediate information can lead to a period of painful uncertainty for the family, friends, and all those touched by the story, as they await any news regarding the missing individual's whereabouts and well-being. Thankfully, the active search and investigation for Kylene Penayah has come to a close. After a period of concern and unanswered questions, Kylene was located and is no longer considered a missing person. Her case is now resolved, bringing an end to the public phase of this distressing event. The overview of the case reflects a difficult chapter that began with a young woman's disappearance from her high school and concluded with the confirmation that she was found alive.

Oct 30, 2024

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

Fairbanks

No

161689

Fairbanks Police Department

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

99701

911 Cushman Street, Alaska

9074506500

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fairbanksalaska.us/police

224003645

2024-10-30

Fairbanks Police Department

82

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/12/2026