Wayne Alvin Pitka, a 20-year-old American Indian / Alaska Native man, was last seen September 8, 1982, near the Yukon River Bridge in the interior of Alaska, not far from Fairbanks. He was 5 feet 6 inches, about 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing dark green rain gear pants, a jacket, and heavy rain gear boots when last seen.

Authorities assigned the case number E8211286 and the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks investigated. Investigators officially presume he drowned in the Yukon River given his last known location, but no remains have been recovered and the case remains open. Few details about his movements that day or witnesses are available, and the vast wilderness around the Yukon River complicates search efforts.

If anyone knew Wayne, saw him near the Yukon River Bridge in early September 1982, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known.