10/21/2026
10/21/26, Update to Missing Person Nevaeh Kingbird
Nevaeh Kingbird’s family last saw her five years ago on 10/22/21. Neveah’s
family, friends and Bemidji Police Department continue to search and follow leads in her
disappearance.
"Nevaeh once wrote, 'If we speak to each other in our Ojibwe language, we will
never have to question who we are.' We will not forget her, and we will never give up our
search for answers," said her mother, Teddi Wind.
With the fall season upon us, and with the Minnesota State Deer season
approaching, the Bemidji Police Department reminds everyone to remain watchful and
vigilant while outdoors and to report any suspicious activity or property immediately.
It is believed Nevaeh was wearing either a black zip up hoody, or a red sweatshirt
with the “bull” logo as shown in the above images. She was also believed to be wearing
blue “skinny” style jeans, a white undershirt, and black and red Nike sandals as shown
above.
The Bemidji Police Department, along with our partner agencies, continue to
work diligently to find Nevaeh. We request that if you have any information or have seen
any of the clothing articles above to please contact our department directly at 218-333-
9111.
The Bemidji Police Department has partnered with Minnesota’s Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office (MMIR) to offer a reward of up to $10,000 for
information in this case. This reward is part of a historic state initiative to offer cash
incentives for tips in eligible MMIR investigations including long-term missing persons,
suspicious death and homicide cases. To be eligible for a reward, tips must provide
specific and actionable information that advances the investigation. Anonymous tips are
accepted.
Additionally, If you have information about this missing person case you can
report it and stay anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at their website
www.CrimeStoppersMn.org, by calling the toll-free phone number 1-800-222-TIPS
[8477]; or by using the P3 Tip Submit app installable on all smartphones. All contact
with Crime Stoppers is anonymous and you may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000. To
be eligible for the reward the tip must be submitted through Crime Stoppers. The Bemidji
Police Department encourages you to submit information to Crime Stoppers, so you are
free of retribution and remain safe while ‘doing the right thing’.
(Image: Nevaeh Kingbird missing person poster)
