The person at the center of this case
Mella Chong-Gum
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Missing Person: Mella Chong-Gum
Justice for Mella Chong-Gum — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances that led Mella and her sister Moana to leave home on May 9, 2026?
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Lead #2Has her sister Moana Chong-Gum (also reported missing as MP158470) been located or provided information about their departure?
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Lead #3Where did Mella intend to go after leaving home, and did she have any planned destinations or meetings?
Mella Chong-Gum, an 18-year-old female, went missing on May 9, 2026, after leaving her home in Springdale, Arkansas with her sister Moana Chong-Gum. She was last seen wearing a brown shirt, brown pants, and brown Birkenstocks, and was wearing glasses. The Springdale Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and seeks information from the public about her whereabouts.
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Lead #4Has anyone spotted a young Hawaiian/Pacific Islander female matching Mella's description wearing brown clothing and Birkenstocks since May 9?
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NamUs case MP158471. Missing person: Mella Chong-Gum.
Last known contact: 2026-05-09 in Springdale, Washington, AR. Circumstances: Left home with sister Moana Chong-Gum (MP158470) on 5/9/2026.
Demographics: 18 years, Female, Hawaiian / Pacific Islander. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Brown shirt, brown pants; Eyewear: Glasses; Footwear: Brown Birkenstocks. Investigating agency: Springdale Police Department | 26-30340 | 2026-05-09.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-09
Last known contact
Mella Chong-Gum left home with her sister Moana Chong-Gum in Springdale, Arkansas
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2026
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2026
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4797514542
You can remain anonymous