The person at the center of this case
Ella Mae Begay
Missing Person · Open
ELLA MAE BEGAY
Ella Mae Begay, a 62-year-old Native American woman, was reported missing from her residence near Sweetwater, Arizona on June 15, 2021. Her gray/silver 2005 Ford F-150 with Arizona license plate AFE7101 was seen leaving the residence early that morning and believed to have traveled toward Thoreau and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to identification and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
Sweetwater, Arizona
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Case Summary
Ella Mae Begay, a 62-year-old Native American woman, was reported missing from her residence near Sweetwater, Arizona on June 15, 2021. Her gray/silver 2005 Ford F-150 with Arizona license plate AFE7101 was seen leaving the residence early that morning and believed to have traveled toward Thoreau and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to identification and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
Timeline of Events
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2021-06-15
early morningElla Mae Begay Reported Missing
Ella Mae Begay was reported missing from her residence near Sweetwater, Arizona by family members. Her vehicle, a 2005 Ford F-150, was seen leaving the residence early that morning.
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2021-06-15
early morningVehicle Departure Observed
Gray or silver 2005 Ford F-150 with broken tailgate and Arizona license plate AFE7101 was seen leaving the residence, believed to have traveled toward Thoreau, New Mexico and possibly Albuquerque.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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vehicle
Lead #12005 Ford F-150, gray or silver in color, with broken tailgate that would not close, Arizona license plate AFE7101
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location
Lead #2Vehicle believed to have traveled toward Thoreau, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico
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evidence
Lead #3Early morning departure of vehicle on June 15, 2021
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person
Lead #4Ella Mae Begay - 62-year-old Native American female, 5'0", 125 lbs, brown hair and eyes, speaks English and Navajo
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:219
Started:June 15, 2021 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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