The person at the center of this case
Haowan Yan
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Haowan Yan
Justice for Haowan Yan — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Haowan disappear and what were his activities on July 31, 2024?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Haowan and what was he doing at the time of his disappearance?
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contact
Lead #3Has Haowan attempted to contact family, friends, or his university since July 31, 2024?
Haowan Yan, a 19-year-old Chinese international student, was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on July 31, 2024. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have encountered him. His case remains active as authorities work to locate him and determine what happened.
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clue
Lead #4What was Haowan's routine and did he have any plans or concerns that day?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP135159. Missing person: Haowan Yan.
Last known contact: 2024-07-31 in Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. Circumstances: Haowan was last seen in Anchorage on 07-31-2024.
He was a Chinese student here on a Visa. Demographics: 19 years, Male, Asian.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Anchorage Police Department | 240024288 | 2024-08-07.
Timeline of Events
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2024-07-31
Last Known Contact
Haowan Yan was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on July 31, 2024.
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2024-08-07
Case Reported
Anchorage Police Department opened investigation case MP135159 on August 7, 2024.
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Case Information
Incident:July 31, 2024
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 31, 2024
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9077868900
You can remain anonymous