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Douglas Jared Foster
MissingAnchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Overview
Date Last Seen: November 9, 2002
Last Seen Location: Near the corner of 12th Avenue and C Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Main Circumstances
- Douglas Jared Foster disappeared after celebrating his 21st birthday with friends.
- Friends reportedly dropped him off on foot near 12th Avenue and C Street.
- He has never been seen or heard from again.
- His disappearance remains an active unsolved missing persons case with foul play not ruled out.
Detailed Case Breakdown
Douglas Jared Foster Disappearance (2002): Case Summary, Timeline, and Latest Investigation Information
Very Brief Case Summary
Date Last Seen: November 9, 2002
Last Seen Location: Near the corner of 12th Avenue and C Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Main Circumstances
- Douglas Jared Foster disappeared after celebrating his 21st birthday with friends.
- Friends reportedly dropped him off on foot near 12th Avenue and C Street.
- He has never been seen or heard from again.
- His disappearance remains an active unsolved missing persons case with foul play not ruled out.
Douglas Jared Foster Missing Person Case
On the evening of November 9, 2002, 21-year-old Douglas Jared Foster, known to friends as “Doug,” celebrated his birthday with friends in Anchorage, Alaska. After the celebration, friends reportedly dropped him off at the intersection of 12th Avenue and C Street. That would be the last confirmed sighting of him.
Foster disappeared without contacting family or friends again. Despite being reported missing and an investigation by Anchorage police, no confirmed sightings, physical evidence, or publicly identified suspects have ever been announced.
Douglas was described as an Alaska Native male standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with black hair featuring red highlights and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance he was reportedly wearing a tan baseball cap and a brown suede jacket.
Investigators released a Missing Persons Bulletin through the Alaska Department of Public Safety in early 2003 asking the public for assistance. The case was assigned Anchorage Police Department case number 02-58257.
Investigation
Very little information has been released publicly about the investigation.
Authorities have never disclosed:
- Whether Foster intended to meet anyone after being dropped off.
- Whether he carried a cellphone or vehicle.
- Any known witnesses after his friends left him.
- Evidence indicating an accident or confirmed criminal activity.
Because of the lack of evidence, investigators have never publicly identified a likely explanation for his disappearance. The case continues to be classified as an unsolved missing persons investigation.
Latest Investigation Information
As of 2026, Douglas Jared Foster’s disappearance remains open.
No arrests have been announced.
No persons of interest have been publicly identified.
No remains believed to be Foster’s have been located or identified.
The Anchorage Police Department continues to accept information regarding the case, and it remains listed by both the Alaska Department of Public Safety and The Charley Project as an active missing persons investigation.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
Websleuths: Douglas’s Page
NamUs: Douglas’s Page
Crime Solver Central: Douglas’s Page
Legacy: Douglas’s Obituary
Instagram: Douglas’s Post
RAMADDA: Douglas’s Page
Facebook: Douglas’s Post
Facebook: Douglas’s Post2
Justice for Native People: Douglas’s Page
Charley Project: Douglas’s Page
Contact Information:
| Agency / Reference | Contact |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Police Department (Case #02-58257) | (907) 786-8900 |
| Alaska State Troopers Missing Persons Clearinghouse | (907) 269-5038 |
| NamUs | #MP26369 |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 7, 1981* | Douglas Jared Foster is born. (*Some public records contain conflicting birth year information, but Charley Project lists November 7, 1981.) (Charley Project) |
| November 9, 2002 | Celebrates his 21st birthday with friends in Anchorage. (Charley Project) |
| November 9, 2002 | Friends drop Foster off near 12th Avenue and C Street. This is the last confirmed sighting. (Charley Project) |
| November 2002 | Reported missing after failing to return or contact family and friends. (Charley Project) |
| January 10, 2003 | Alaska Department of Public Safety issues a Missing Persons Bulletin. (Alaska Department of Public Safety) |
| 2003–Present | Investigation remains open with no publicly announced breakthroughs. (Charley Project) |
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Map Location
Anchorage, Alaska
On November 9, 2002
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Douglas was last seen on foot in the area of 12th Ave and C street in Anchorage, Alaska on November 9, 2002.
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