Wilhelmina Mina Denise Whitewater, 45, was last seen on July 31, 2018, when she left her home in Tsaile, Arizona, intending to return. She is a member of the Navajo/Dine tribe and was described as a Native American female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing she wore black pants, a black and white jacket, blue/purple running shoes and two rings.

Her family and community lost contact immediately, and the Navajo Police Department was notified and opened an investigation. Few details about the circumstances of her disappearance have been released, though police have periodically reissued requests for information. Authorities noted she had struggled with addiction and substance abuse, and her family says they believe someone knows what happened.

Anyone with information about Wilhelmina Whitewater’s whereabouts or well-being is asked to contact the Navajo Police Department Chinle District.