JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
Business (907) 586-0600
Fax (907) 463-4808
Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 04-15-26
From: Deputy Chief Krag Campbell
Case or Incident: #2026-04140060
The Juneau Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaitlynn Elizabeth Murphy, who was reported missing by her family on April 15, 2026. Kaitlynn was last seen on the evening of April 13, 2026, and it was reported that she left home to attend school on the morning of April 14 but has not returned home since. Officers confirmed with the school that Kaitlynn did not attend classes on April 14.
Kaitlynn is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 300 pounds, with long black hair, brown eyes, and glasses. It is unknown what clothing she was wearing when she went to school. A recent photo of Kaitlynn is available on the Juneau Police Department’s Facebook page.
Anyone with information regarding Kaitlynn’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Juneau Police Department at (907) 586-0600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.Juneaucrimeline.com.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.