Ruben Begay Missing Person Case

Jan 27, 2022

May 22, 2024

Ruben

Begay

39

35

60 inches

61 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the quiet community of Jeddito, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, a family has been left with unanswered questions following the disappearance of 36-year-old Ruben Peter Begay. An enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, Ruben was last seen on December 12, 2021. Those who know him describe him as someone who would consistently keep in touch with his mother, either by phone or by visiting in person. His sudden silence was uncharacteristic and immediately raised concern among his loved ones. The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Ruben, the worry for his well-being grew into a painful, prolonged vigil. The lack of communication was a stark departure from his normal behavior, signaling that something was amiss. Ruben is an American Indian / Alaska Native male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5 feet and 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed between 150 and 170 pounds. His appearance is distinguished by several tattoos, including a tribal tattoo on the left side of his neck and a tribal sleeve on his left arm. He also has another tattoo of an unknown design on his right shoulder and both of his earlobes are pierced. Before he went missing, he had cut his previously long hair short and was often seen wearing sunglasses. His family reported him missing to the Navajo Nation Police Department's Dilkon District on January 15, 2022, launching an official investigation into his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding Ruben Begay's disappearance remain unclear, with few details available to the public. His case is a poignant example of the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, where families are often left with limited information and a desperate search for answers. The investigation, led by the Navajo Nation Police Department, has been working to piece together the timeline of his last known movements. Despite the passage of time, the hope for Ruben's safe return or for any information that could bring closure to his family endures. The case highlights the heart-wrenching uncertainty that families of the missing face, a void filled with questions and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one.

Dec 12, 2021

Jeddito

Arizona

Navajo County

Yes

111279

Navajo Nation Police Department - Dilkon District

Winslow

Arizona

Navajo County

86047

Arlinda Chischillie-Nez

Senior Police Officer

HC63 Box 786, Arizona

9286578075

Tribal

Law Enforcement

07-22-000834

2022-01-15

Navajo Nation Police Department - Dilkon District

4394

Black

Brown

Brown

07/29/2026