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Feb 25, 2025
Mar 02, 2025
Nowlien
Ortiz
28
28
68 inches
71 inches
200 lbs
230 lbs
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Male
In the community of Tacoma, Washington, concern continues to grow for Nowlien M. Ortiz, a 28-year-old man who vanished in early 2025. He was reportedly last seen on January 23, 2025, walking in the area. Nowlien, a male of Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent, is a physically distinct individual, standing around five feet eleven inches tall and weighing between 200 and 230 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair styled in a buzz cut. His disappearance has left his family and friends without answers, prompting an official investigation into his whereabouts as the days turn into an extended period of uncertainty. The circumstances surrounding Nowlien’s disappearance are layered with complexity. He was living a transient lifestyle at the time he went missing, and the location of his encampment was not known. Compounding the worry, he has not made any contact with his family since the middle of December 2024, a silence that is described as highly unusual for him. His cell phone no longer accepts calls, and he has not accessed his state-provided funds, adding to the distress. Furthermore, Nowlien missed a scheduled court date, which resulted in a warrant being issued for his arrest. Nowlien has numerous distinctive tattoos, including the names 'Kamila' and 'Eli' on his left forearm, a devil lady on his left thigh, 'Tori Lynn' on his right wrist, a rose on the right side of his neck, a crow feather on the back of his neck, and a one-eyed cat on his left knee. When last seen, he was known to often wear a tan Carhartt cap. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation into Nowlien's case. Efforts to find him have included the circulation of his description and photographs through various channels, including the Washington State Patrol's missing persons unit, in the hope that the public can provide crucial information. Awareness has been spread through online bulletins and social media campaigns, driven by a community that hopes for his safe return. The case is an ongoing search for a man whose sudden and uncharacteristic silence has created a void in the lives of those who know him. The combination of his transient status, the lack of communication, and the missed legal appointment paints a concerning picture, leaving his family and law enforcement to piece together the events leading up to his disappearance.
Jan 23, 2025
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
Tacoma
No
164861
Pierce County Sheriff's Office
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98402
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Washington
2537987530
County
Law Enforcement
2502301408
2025-01-23
Pierce County Sheriff's Office
na
Black
Brown
Brown
06/27/2026
