Desiree Yazzie Missing Person Case

Aug 20, 2026

Aug 21, 2026

Desiree

Yazzie

43

43

66 inches

150 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Female

In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, a family is anxiously awaiting the return of Desiree Sue Yazzie, a 43-year-old Native American woman who vanished on June 26, 2026. She was last seen in the vicinity of South Central Avenue and East Cody Drive, an area near South Mountain. Desiree left her residence and simply did not come back, and since that day, a worrying silence has fallen, as she has had no communication with her known friends or family. Her loved ones are deeply concerned for her well-being and are pleading with the public for any information that might help bring her home. Desiree is described as being 5'6" to 5'7" tall and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a distinctive white cap adorned with pink and red flowers, a white T-shirt, a black long-sleeve sweater, and black leggings or spandex-style pants. She may have been carrying several items with her, including a small black backpack, a small pink rolling backpack, and a light-blue shopping tote. These details paint a picture of her last known moments and are crucial for anyone who might have seen her. The circumstances surrounding Desiree's disappearance are particularly troubling, heightening the sense of urgency for her family and investigators. There is an added layer of concern for her safety because she has a medical condition that requires medication, making her return even more critical. The Phoenix Police Department is handling her case and has asked anyone with even the smallest piece of information to come forward, as it could be the key to locating her. The case of Desiree Sue Yazzie is an active and ongoing investigation, a painful story of a woman who is deeply missed and whose family is holding onto hope for her safe return.

Jun 26, 2026

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

No

201360

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Daniel Nonnemacher

Detective

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

202600897741

2026-06-30

Phoenix Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

08/25/2026