Missing Person Cases

To make a missing person report, please read through the information below as well as the downloadable checklist and list of resources. While there is no waiting period to call the police department on reporting missing persons, having as many questions as possible answered prior to calling will streamline this process.

Reporting Missing Persons

Discovering that a loved one has been out of touch for some time can be stressful. The information you provide allows us to determine if a missing person investigation is warranted. We know you may be concerned, but please remember, you are the police department's primary resource – you know your loved one best.

Not all circumstances will meet the requirement for a missing person report as being out of touch with family or friends is not a crime. Adults, age 18 or older, have the right to make decisions for themselves in how they want to live their lives. Due to the time intensive nature of locating people, law enforcement is unable to provide the means by which to keep families in contact.

However, there are circumstances that do warrant law enforcement assistance. Should the situation meet the requirements for a missing person report, it is imperative that you remain in contact with the police department throughout this process. These cases do not resolve on their own and your response is vital for SPD to stay up-to-date.

It is important to have clear, specific, and credible information for police that explains the reasons you believe the person is missing. Checking with the missing person's workplace, family members, friends, usual hang-outs, as well as local hospitals and county jails before contacting law enforcement will help. Once you have checked thoroughly with all, please have one person contact the police and be the point person for the family throughout the investigation.

The downloadable checklist to help keep track of specific details and a list of resources is available at the link below. When you are ready, please call Crime Check at 509.456.2233 and call takers will determine if your case meets the criteria for a missing person's report to be taken. The information provided will be reviewed by the Spokane Police Department's Missing Persons Unit.

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.

Alexander Piceno

Alexander Piceno, 11/17/1995

SPD case 2024-20055630
Alexander has not been heard from since approx. 2200 hrs on 3/22/24. Alexander was last known to be in the downtown area of 200 N Division St. on the night of 3/22/24 or early hours of 3/23/24.

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.

Avalon Ross

Avalon Ross, 02/04/2009

SPD case 2023-20179846
Avalon left her residence on 09/08/23. She will not disclose who she is staying with or where.

Courtney Holden

Courtney Holden, 02/28/1992

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

Ella Fine

Ella Fine, 12/13/206

SPD case 2024-20048663
Ella left home on 3/14/24; she is known to frequent downtown near STA Plaza, Library and Crosswalk.

James Hemmele

James Hemmele, 05/01/2009

SPD case 2024-20025102
James left placement on 2/8/24 – his whereabouts and hangouts are unknown.

Jillian Knott

Jillian Knott, 03/28/1989

SPD case 2024-20047017
Jillian left placement on 3/12/24. Jillian is known to frequent the downtown area.

Lesiah Pickett

Lesiah Pickett, 08/25/1961

SPD case 2020-20026239
Family reported Lesiah missing in February 2020 stating that she had not been heard from or seen in a year. Lesiah is known to be transient in the Spokane area but has previously been located in Nampa, ID and Utah.

Mena Sarmiento

Mena Sarmiento, 01/02/2007

SPD case 2023-20221806
Mena left her residence on 11/07/23. She will not tell her family where she is staying.

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.

Reese Molvin

Reese Molvin, 12/23/1985

SPD case 2024-20055943
Reese has not contact family or friends since approximately 3/11/24. Reese may be homeless in the downtown and/or Sprague corridor area.

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.

Shon Walt

Shon Walt, 03/19/2008

SPD case 2023-20123719
Shon left his residence on 06/24/23. He has been communicating with family stating he is safe. He will not disclose where he is staying.

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.


Contact Police

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