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Navajo Police Department Intensifies Hunt for Missing Mother and Daughter Last Seen Near Pinon, Arizona

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Published on May 26, 2025
Navajo Police Department Intensifies Hunt for Missing Mother and Daughter Last Seen Near Pinon, ArizonaSource: Navajo Police Department

The Navajo Police Department is in the midst of a search for Erica Pelt, 40, and her daughter, Samara Williams, age 5, who were last seen near Pinon, Arizona. According to a report by ABC15, the two went missing on Wednesday. They were observed walking into a local mountain range around 6 p.m. that day.

Pelt, described as being 5'4" and about 270lbs, with brown hair, and brown eyes, was last seen donning all black attire. Her daughter, Williams, is about 4'1" and 50lbs, also with brown hair and brown eyes, was seen wearing a pink shirt, and multi-colored pants. The police have made an appeal to the public, seeking any information that could assist in locating the missing mother and daughter.

Further reports by 12 News added to the urgency of the situation. Authorities encourage anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to come forward. The Navajo Police Department can be reached at (928) 674-2111 or (928) 674-2112.