The person at the center of this case
Haowan Yan
Missing Person · Open
2 years 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 was a 19-year-old international student in Anchorage alone, and did he have family or friends in the area?
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location
Lead #2What specific location in Anchorage was Haowan last seen, and were there any witnesses?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play, or did Haowan leave voluntarily without contacting anyone?
Haowan Yan, a 19-year-old Chinese student on a visa, was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on July 31, 2024. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not disclosed details about where he was last seen or what may have happened. Anyone with information about Haowan's whereabouts is urged to contact the Anchorage Police Department.
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone attempted to contact Haowan's family in China or his visa sponsor since his disappearance?
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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. He was a 19-year-old Chinese student on a visa.
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2024-08-07
Case Reported
Anchorage Police Department opened missing person case MP135159.
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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