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The Disappearance of Chance Anthony Carson
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Indigenous — Colville Confederated Tribes
$10,000 FBI Reward
Omak, Washington
Chance Anthony Carson
| Full Name | Chance Anthony Carson |
| Age Missing | 29 (would be 32) |
| Height / Weight | 5'9" / 178 lbs |
| Hair / Eyes | Black / Brown |
| Last Wearing | Jeans, dark grey sweatshirt |
| Tattoos | Chest, left breast, left hand, right arm |
| Tribe | Colville Confederated Tribes |
About the Missing Person
Chance Anthony Carson
Chance Anthony Carson was 29 years old at the time of his disappearance. He is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and was living in the Omak area of Okanogan County, Washington. Very little has been publicly released about his personal background or life beyond what investigators have shared in connection with his case.
On the morning of February 20, 2023, Chance was last seen on foot in the East Omak area. Shortly before he disappeared, he reportedly got into an altercation with two unidentified individuals. His family did not report him missing until March 15, 2023, nearly four weeks after his last known contact. The gap between his disappearance and the report reflects a pattern familiar to families of missing Indigenous people, where disappearances may not be immediately treated with urgency by the systems around them.
As of early 2026, Chance has not been found. He would be 32 years old. His case remains an active federal investigation. The FBI's decision to offer a reward specifically for information leading to both his recovery and the conviction of those responsible signals their belief that others know what happened to him.
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Background
What We Know
On the morning of February 20, 2023, Chance Anthony Carson was last seen on foot in the East Omak area of Washington state. Prior to his disappearance, he reportedly got into an altercation with two other individuals whose identities have not been publicly released. The circumstances of that altercation and who reported it to investigators have not been officially disclosed.
Chance's family reported him missing on March 15, 2023, nearly four weeks after his last known appearance. A Washington State Patrol Missing Indigenous Person Alert was activated on behalf of the Colville Tribal Police following the report. The FBI became involved in the investigation, working jointly with the Colville Tribal Police Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit. Investigators publicly stated that foul play is suspected.
In February 2025, on the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, the FBI renewed its public appeal and officially announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to Chance's recovery and the conviction of the person or persons responsible. The framing of the reward, specifically including the word "conviction," indicates investigators believe criminal conduct was involved and that others have knowledge of what happened to him. As of early 2026, Chance has not been found and no arrests have been made.
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Case Timeline
How It Unfolded
February 20, 2023 — Morning
Chance Last Seen — Altercation Reported
Chance Anthony Carson was last seen on foot in the East Omak area. He was wearing jeans and a dark grey sweatshirt. Prior to his disappearance, he reportedly got into an altercation with two unidentified individuals. The details of who witnessed or reported this incident have not been made public.
March 15, 2023
Family Reports Chance Missing
Nearly four weeks after Chance was last seen, his family reported him missing to the Colville Tribal Police. A Washington State Patrol Missing Indigenous Person Alert was activated. Investigators immediately stated that foul play was suspected.
March–April 2023
FBI and BIA Join Investigation
The FBI joined the investigation alongside the Colville Tribal Police Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit. The FBI publicly announced the case and called for tips from anyone with information about Chance's disappearance or the individuals involved in the altercation.
February 2025 — Two-Year Anniversary
FBI Renews Appeal — $10,000 Reward Announced
On the two-year anniversary of Chance's disappearance, the FBI formally announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to his recovery and the conviction of those responsible. The case remains active. No arrests have been made and Chance has not been found as of early 2026.
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Investigation
The Investigation
The investigation into Chance's disappearance is led by a multi-agency coalition: the FBI, the Colville Tribal Police Department, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit. The Washington State Patrol activated a Missing Indigenous Person Alert on behalf of the Colville Tribal Police when the case was first reported. Very few investigative details have been released to the public, which is consistent with an active homicide or foul play investigation where sharing too much information could jeopardize the case.
Chance's case is part of a broader crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People across the United States. Native Americans represent a disproportionate share of missing and murdered persons relative to their population, and cases on tribal lands frequently involve gaps in jurisdiction, delayed reporting timelines, and limited investigative resources. The involvement of the BIA's Missing and Murdered Unit and the FBI reflects the federal jurisdiction that applies to serious crimes on tribal lands in Washington.
The FBI's $10,000 reward, which specifically targets information leading to a conviction, means investigators believe others know what happened to Chance. The identities of the two individuals he reportedly had an altercation with have never been publicly released. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI or the Colville Tribal Police.
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How to Help
Help Find Chance
Physical Description
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 178 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Tattoos: Chest, left breast, left hand, right arm
Last seen wearing: Jeans, dark grey sweatshirt
Submit a Tip — $10,000 FBI Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to Chance's recovery and the conviction of those responsible for his disappearance. All tips are taken seriously. Anonymous tips are accepted.
Colville Tribal Law Enforcement: (509) 634-2249
FBI Tips: tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI
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In His Honor
He Is Not Forgotten
Chance Anthony Carson was 29 years old. He was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and he belonged to a community in Omak, Washington. His family waited nearly a month before the systems around them adequately responded — a delay that is not an anomaly for Indigenous people who go missing in the United States, but part of a documented pattern of cases deprioritized, investigations delayed, and families left to search alone.
Two years after he vanished, the FBI issued a reward that acknowledged what his family already knew: that someone out there has answers. That the two individuals he was last seen with, whose identities remain sealed, know what happened. That Chance's disappearance is not a mystery to everyone.
Chance Anthony Carson is part of the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. His name belongs in that conversation, and in the record, and on this page. He is not forgotten. If you know something, please say something.
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