On June 11, 2022, 32-year-old Ryan Tom was last seen near the Red Mesa Chapter House in Red Mesa, Arizona. A member of the Navajo Nation, Ryan was living with his grandparents and brother in Sweetwater, Arizona at the time of his disappearance. On the day he went missing, he was wearing a maroon t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and mismatched flip-flops. He is described as a Native American male with black, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'11' and weighing between 205 and
215 pounds. A notable characteristic is a tattoo of the word 'Korn' on his left wrist.
The family grew concerned when Ryan did not return home and, after two days, reported him missing to the Navajo Nation Police Department. The area where Ryan was last seen is known to be remote and potentially dangerous, causing additional concern for his well-being. Frustrated with the pace of the official investigation, his family has sought assistance from community-led search groups. These dedicated volunteers, including the 4 Corners K-9 Search and Rescue team, have conducted numerous searches in the area where Ryan was last seen, determined to find answers. His aunt has expressed the family's unwavering resolve, stating, 'We won't simply forget about Ryan... even if it takes more than two, three, or four years, we still want to know what happened to him.'
The circumstances surrounding Ryan Tom's disappearance remain unclear. His case has been entered into the National Crime Information Center and the Navajo Nation Police Department's Shiprock District is the investigating agency. The family's search for answers continues, highlighting the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Community efforts and the family's persistence are crucial in keeping Ryan's story alive and pushing for a resolution in his case.Last Seen: Jun 11, 2022
