Vanessa Lind-carlson Missing Person Case

May 20, 2026

May 21, 2026

Vanessa

Lind-carlson

32

32

66 inches

120 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Female

On February 18, 2026, a sense of concern began to unfold for the family and friends of Vanessa Marie Lind-Carlson, a 32-year-old woman from Anchorage, Alaska. Vanessa, an American Indian / Alaska Native woman with black hair and brown eyes, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds, was last seen at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Her sudden lack of contact initiated a period of uncertainty and worry for those who knew her. The circumstances surrounding her presence at the airport and what transpired afterward were not immediately clear, adding a layer of complexity to the initial stages of the investigation into her whereabouts. Following her disappearance, the Anchorage Airport Police and Fire Department, along with the Alaska State Troopers, became involved in the case. Information was shared in an effort to generate leads from the public. Details about the vehicle associated with Vanessa, a silver Nissan X-Terra, were also circulated. Despite these efforts, specific information regarding the clothing she was wearing or any unique physical features was not made publicly available, which can sometimes make it more challenging for the public to provide assistance. The lack of detailed public information created a difficult situation for her loved ones, who were left waiting for any news regarding her safety and location as investigators worked to piece together her movements. Fortunately, this period of distress and apprehension eventually came to a positive conclusion. After a period of being missing, Vanessa Marie Lind-Carlson was located and confirmed to be alive. The news of her safe recovery brought immense relief to her community and all those who had been following her case. While the specific details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance and subsequent discovery are not publicly known, the essential fact is that she is no longer considered a missing person. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the anxiety that grips families when a loved one vanishes, particularly from a busy location like an international airport, but ultimately concludes with the hopeful outcome that she was found safe.

Feb 18, 2026

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

No

192431

Anchorage Airport Police and Fire Department

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99502

6040 De Havilland Avenue, Alaska

9072662411

Local

Law Enforcement

https://dot.alaska.gov/anc/airport-police-fire.shtml

AAP26-00243

2026-02-26

Anchorage Airport Police and Fire Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/13/2026