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 #1What was Haowan's routine or daily activities in Anchorage prior to his disappearance?
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contact
Lead #2Has anyone had communication with Haowan since July 31, 2024, or received any messages from him?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Haowan on or around July 31, 2024 in Anchorage?
Haowan Yan, a 19-year-old Chinese international student, was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on July 31, 2024. He has not been in contact with anyone since that date, and circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The Anchorage Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from the public to locate him.
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clue
Lead #4Did Haowan have any known associates, friends, or family contacts in the Anchorage area?
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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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Case Information
Incident:July 31, 2024
Last Updated:May 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 31, 2024
Last Updated:May 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9077868900
You can remain anonymous