Frank Kignak, a 43-year-old man, was reported missing in Anchorage, Alaska, after he was last heard from via a phone call on March 16, 2026. At the time of his disappearance, Kignak was experiencing homelessness, which created additional concern for his well-being and challenges for investigators. The Anchorage Police Department was the primary investigating agency, and a report was filed on March 20, 2026.
His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to aid in the search.
Kignak is described as an American Indian / Alaska Native male, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He has black hair and black eyes. A distinct tattoo on his back, which reads either "Native Brotherhood" or "Native Pride," was noted as a key identifying feature. The most recent photograph available of him at the time of the investigation was dated July 27, 2023. No details were available regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time he was last heard from.
The search for Frank Kignak involved the Anchorage Police Department under case number 26-8236 and the Alaska State Troopers with case number AK26048281. The community was alerted to his disappearance as authorities sought any information that could lead to his location. After a period of uncertainty, official reports have indicated that Frank Kignak has been found alive. While the specific circumstances and the exact date of his recovery have not been made public, his case is no longer considered an active missing person investigation. The case, which began with the disappearance of a vulnerable individual, concluded with the positive outcome of him being located safely.Last Seen: Mar 16, 2026
