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There are 82 people missing from the Navajo Nation

Some have been missing since the 1970s.

FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz. — The Navajo Police Department is looking for any leads on the 82 people missing from the Navajo Nation. 

Some have been missing since the 1970s.

Police released an updated poster "with hopes that the information will be widely distributed among communities and possibly lead to new information that may help find missing loved ones."

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Anyone with possible information on any of the missing person cases is encouraged to call the Navajo Police Department Tip Line at (928) 686-8563 or email tips to tips.npd@navajo-nsn.gov.

Credit: Navajo PD
At least 82 people are missing from the Navajo Nation

If you need to report a person missing, contact the local NPD district or local law enforcement agency. Be prepared to provide essential information, including a physical description of the individual and a recent photo to submit with your report.

  • Window Rock District: 928-871-6111/6112
  • Chinle District: 928-674-2111/2112
  • Shiprock District: 505-368-1350/1351
  • Crownpoint District: 505-786-2050/2051
  • Kayenta District: 928-697-5600
  • Dilkon District: 928-657-8075
  • Tuba City District: 928-283-3111/3112

   

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