The person at the center of this case
Brandon Josiah Altona
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Missing Person: Brandon Josiah Altona
Justice for Brandon Josiah Altona — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Brandon's phone pinged in the Yelm/Puyallup area, which is 30+ miles from Kelso? Did he travel there voluntarily or was he taken?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the friends Brandon was meeting on Florence Street? Have they been interviewed about his plans and state of mind?
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clue
Lead #3What was Brandon wearing and carrying? The black hoodie and blue jeans may help with identification in surveillance footage or witness sightings.
Brandon Josiah Altona, a 17-year-old male, went missing on December 14, 2025, after leaving his home in Kelso, Washington to meet friends and never returning. His phone was last pinged in the Yelm/Puyallup area, suggesting possible movement away from his last known location. The Kelso Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from anyone who may have seen Brandon or knows of his whereabouts.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What is the exact time Brandon left his home and when was his phone last pinged? Establishing precise timing could narrow the search area.
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NamUs case MP158364. Missing person: Brandon Josiah Altona.
Last known contact: 2025-12-14 in Kelso, Cowlitz, WA. Circumstances: Brandon Altona Jr was last seen on 12/14/2025 off Florence Street in Kelso, WA.
He went to meet some friends but never returned home. Phone was last pinged in the area of Yelm/Puyallup.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 125 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black hoodie and Blue jeans. Investigating agency: Kelso Police Department | 25-19046 | 2025-12-16.
Timeline of Events
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2025-12-14
Last Seen
Brandon was last seen off Florence Street in Kelso, WA, when he left to meet friends
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2025-12-14
Phone Last Pinged
Brandon's phone was last pinged in the Yelm/Puyallup area
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2025-12-16
Case Reported
Kelso Police Department opened investigation case MP158364
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3604231270
You can remain anonymous