Matthew Etsitty Missing Person Case

Feb 08, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Matthew

Etsitty

55

51

69 inches

70 inches

175 lbs

180 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

On Christmas Day of 2021, 51-year-old Matthew Earl Etsitty was last seen in Chinle, Arizona. He was observed leaving his home and getting into a Chevrolet Tahoe that was either tan or silver in color. The vehicle was further described as having chrome rims and a dent on the back bumper. Since that day, his family has not seen or heard from him, and his whereabouts remain unknown. At the time of his disappearance, Matthew was described as a Native American male, standing at 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 175 and 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Matthew is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. Following his disappearance, Matthew Earl Etsitty was reported missing to the Navajo Police Department's Chinle District on January 22, 2022. Authorities were told he was last seen leaving his residence in the aforementioned tan or silver Chevrolet Tahoe. An active investigation was launched, and his case was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a missing person. The Navajo Police Department has asked for the public's assistance, urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact their Chinle District office. The disappearance of Matthew Etsitty has left his family and community with many unanswered questions. The circumstances surrounding him getting into the vehicle on the day he was last seen are a critical part of the ongoing investigation. The lack of contact since December 25, 2021, is a source of great concern for his loved ones. Authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case and bring Matthew home. Few details have been made publicly available regarding the investigation.

Dec 25, 2021

Chinle

Arizona

Apache County

86503

Yes

112476

Navajo Nation Police Department - Chinle District

Chinle

Arizona

Apache County

86503

PO Box 940, Arizona

9286742000

Tribal

Law Enforcement

05-22-001864

2022-01-22

Navajo Nation Police Department - Chinle District

4369

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/27/2026