LAVEEN, Arizona — The Gila River Police Department is intensifying its search for 19-year-old Maeleen Percy, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, who has been missing since March 29, 2025. Percy was last seen at her residence in Laveen, Arizona, and nearly a month later, on April 25, 2025, her whereabouts remain unknown, prompting growing concern for her safety.
Maeleen Percy is described as 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 115 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue denim jeans, and black and white Vans shoes. Percy also has distinguishing features, including a scar on her left cheek and left eyebrow, which may help in identifying her. The extended time since her disappearance raises questions about the effectiveness of initial search efforts, especially given Laveen’s proximity to major highways like Loop 202, which could have facilitated a quick departure from the area—whether voluntary or otherwise.
The Gila River Police Department has a history of handling missing persons cases, such as the 2022 case of Derwin Goclanney, last seen in Sacaton, where community tips were crucial but outcomes were often delayed due to jurisdictional complexities on tribal land. Here, the lack of additional details about Percy’s disappearance—such as whether she left on foot, with someone, or had a known destination—suggests potential gaps in early investigative steps. Posts on X indicate heightened community concern, reflecting a broader pattern of missing persons cases in the region, yet official updates remain sparse, leaving room for speculation about whether resources and coordination with neighboring agencies, like the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, are sufficient.
If you have any information about Maeleen Percy’s whereabouts, please contact the Gila River Police Department at 520-562-4511 or the Anonymous Tip Line at 520-562-7144. Every detail could be vital in bringing her home safely.
The Laveen and Gila River communities are urged to stay vigilant. Let’s unite to help find Maeleen Percy and ensure her safe return.
Published by State Gleam
Keywords: Maeleen Percy, Missing Laveen, Gila River Police, Black Jacket Vans, Scar on Cheek, April 2025
