Missing Persons

If you're worried about a loved one who hasn't been in contact, SPD is here to help. Learn when and how to file a missing person report and access a checklist that can help streamline the process.

Report Missing Persons

There is no waiting period to report someone missing.

Please Note:
Not all situations qualify for a missing person report. Being out of touch with family or friends is not, by itself, considered a crime. Adults aged 18 or older have the legal right to choose how they live their lives, including whether or not to maintain contact with others.

Because of the time-intensive nature of these investigations, law enforcement is not able to serve as a means to reconnect family members who are voluntarily out of contact.

Before Reporting

Please check with:

  • Friends, family, and workplaces
  • Local hospitals and jails
  • Usual hangouts

Have one designated person make the report and serve as the point of contact with police.

Checklist

Download our Missing Person Checklist, which can help streamline the process.
When ready, call 509.456.2233 to begin the process. Crime Check staff will determine if your case meets the criteria for a report to be taken.

Current Cases

If you have any information regarding any of these missing persons or juvenile runaways, please contact Crime Check at 509.456.2233 and reference the associated case number.

Amber Lewis

Amber Lewis, 07/30/1996

SPD Case 2025-20148501
Amber has not been reachable by family, and they cannot confirm the authenticity of the correspondence received as recently as 7/21/25. Amber is known to frequent Shadle Park area and downtown.

Antonio Lagrou

Antonio “Tony” Lagrou, 06/03/1988

SPD case 2018-20164434
Family has not spoken with Tony since 12/01/17 when he was at work release. It is unlike Tony not to contact family in this amount of time. Tony has ties to Omak but may be in the Spokane area.

Ariana Luinstra

Ariana Luinstra, 09/14/2011

SPD Case 2025-20171611
Ariana is a reported juvenile runaway; Ariana left home on 8/22/25. Ariana is likely with her boyfriend, Matthew Bercier. Ariana is known to hang out at the downtown STA plaza and other parts of Spokane.

Avalon Ross

Avalon Ross, 02/04/2009

SPD Case 2025-20004989
Avalon is a reported runaway; she has not been home since December 2024 and is known to stay with her non-custodial biological mother near Liberty Park/East Central Spokane. Avalon is active on social media and there have been confirmed sightings of her, but she refuses to return home.

Charles Dodd

Charles Dodd, 02/12/1967

SPD case 2025-20086670
Charles has not been in contact with family since February 2025. Charles is known to drive to the Tri-Cities. Family reports concerns for Charles due to the lack of contact. Charles is currently transient.

Courtney Holden

Courtney Holden, 02/28/1992

SPD case 2019-20191912
Courtney has not been seen or heard from since approximately April of 2018.

Gage Kinville

Gage Kinville, 05/12/2010

SPD Case 2025-20121735
Gage is a reported juvenile runaway; Gage left placement on 6/18/25. He may be in the Liberty Park/Ben Burr Trail area and may with other reported juvenile runaways.

Kyle Thieme

Kyle Thieme, 08/02/1999

SPD case 2025-20072523
Kyle was last known to be at Sacred Heart on 3/26/25. Family reports Kyle has not contacted family since this time and has been unresponsive via social media or email. Kyle is not from the Spokane area and may have left the area. Kyle is currently transient and has been traveling through various states over the last several months.

Lillian Hogenkamp

Lillian Hogenkamp, 12/30/2011

SSPD Case 2025-20159253
Lillian is a reported runaway; she may be in the Hillyard area of Spokane.

Maleigha Yallup

Maleigha Yallup, 06/17/2009

SPD Case 2025-20075760
Maleigha was last seen at the Northtown Mall on 4/18/25. Maleigha did not tell her family where she was going and has not returned home. Maleigha may travel to Stevens County or Inchelium area.

Matthew Bercier

Matthew Bercier, 08/09/2012

SPD Case 2025-20169826
Matthew is a reported juvenile runaway; Matthew left home on 8/20/25. He has been spotted in various areas of Spokane. He is likely with his girlfriend, Ariana Luinstra who is also a reported juvenile runaway.

Michael Westlake

Michael Westlake, 02/14/1983

SPD case 2020-20144170
Michael was last contacted by law enforcement on 04/06/20 in the Logan Neighborhood. Michael is transient and is known to frequent areas around House of Charity and Mission Park.

Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson, 02/20/1977

SPD case 2022-20040392
Scott left his residence and job in October 2021. Scott did not disclose where he was going and has been unreachable. Scott may still be in the Spokane area or may have traveled to Montana.

Sophia Elrod

Sophia Elrod, 09/15/2008

SPD Case 2025-20171640
Sophia is a reported juvenile runaway; she left home on 8/18/25. Sophia is likely with her boyfriend, Ruger White; they may be staying in the valley.

Uriel Meneses

Uriel Meneses, 09/11/2010

SPD Case 2025-20113569
Uriel is a reported juvenile runaway; he left placement on 6/7/25.

Vanessa Akilimali

Vanessa Akilimali, 09/10/1997

SPD Case 2025-20180698
Vanessa has been unreachable since 7/14/25. Vanessa did have contact with local law enforcement on 7/26/25, but nothing since that time. Vanessa may be on the north side of Spokane. Family reports that the lack of contact is unusual and are concerned about her welfare.

Willard Crazymule

Willard Crazymule, 07/07/1968

SPD case 2023-20088273
Willard was last seen on 04/17/23. He has not been in communication with anyone since. He is known to frequent the downtown area.


Know the Number

Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online

Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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