The person at the center of this case
Leander Nez
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Leander Nez
Justice for Leander Nez — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who were the several individuals Leander was last seen with in Sawmill on January 30, 2021?
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clue
Lead #2What was Leander's condition and demeanor when he called his sister for money that day?
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location
Lead #3Has the area around Sawmill where he was last seen been thoroughly searched?
Leander Nez, a 41-year-old American Indian male, disappeared on January 30, 2021, after being last seen with several individuals in Sawmill, Arizona. He had called his sister that same day requesting money for groceries, which she provided. The Navajo Nation Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District
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NamUs case MP130232. Missing person: Leander Nez.
Last known contact: 2021-01-30 in Sawmill, Apache, AZ. Circumstances: Leander Nez was last seen by his brothers on January 30, 2021.
The same day, January 30, 2021, Leander had called his sister asking for money to get groceries, she sent him some money. It was later reported he was last seen with several individuals in Sawmill, Arizona.
Demographics: 41 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 165 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black pants, black Nike shoes, Gray pullover sweater. Investigating agency: Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District | 01-21-006649 | 2021-02-27.
Timeline of Events
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2021-01-30
Last seen with individuals
Leander Nez was last seen by his brothers on January 30, 2021, in Sawmill, Arizona with several individuals.
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2021-01-30
Phone contact with sister
Leander called his sister on January 30, 2021, asking for money to get groceries. She sent him money.
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2021-02-27
Case reported to authorities
Case filed with Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District (Case #01-21-006649).
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2021
Last Updated:November 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2021
Last Updated:November 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9288716983
You can remain anonymous