Dakota Caelen Hiers
Missing since January 8, 2025 • Phenix City, Alabama
Case Information
Physical Description
Last Known Clothing
Pajama pants, a red and green Christmas-type hoodie, and a jacket.
What We Know
Dakota Caelen Hiers, 33, was last known to be in the area of 20th Street in Phenix City, Alabama, on January 8, 2025.
Hiers left the area and has not returned. His reported direction of travel was toward the Chattahoochee River and Columbus, Georgia.
At the time he was last seen, Hiers was reportedly wearing pajama pants, a red and green Christmas-type hoodie, and a jacket.
Last Known Information
Dakota Caelen Hiers was last known to be in the area of 20th Street in Phenix City, Alabama, on January 8, 2025.
His reported direction of travel was toward the Chattahoochee River and Columbus, Georgia.
He has not returned and remains listed as missing.
Case Details
Missing Person Report
The case is listed as active. The case number is 25PL00480.
The missing-person information was issued on January 14, 2026.
Reported Direction of Travel
Hiers' reported direction of travel was toward the Chattahoochee River and Columbus, Georgia.
Important Information
Hiers was last known to be in the area of 20th Street in Phenix City, Alabama.
His reported direction of travel was toward the Chattahoochee River and Columbus, Georgia.
Hiers was last seen wearing pajama pants, a red and green Christmas-type hoodie, and a jacket.
Current Status
The case is listed as active. Anyone with information regarding Hiers' whereabouts is asked to contact the Phenix City Police Department.
Do You Have Information?
If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Dakota Caelen Hiers, please contact the Phenix City Police Department.
(334) 298-0611
Sources & Information
The information presented in this profile is based on the missing-person information provided for Dakota Caelen Hiers. Information may change as the case develops.
- Phenix City Police Department
- Case Number: 25PL00480
- Information issued January 14, 2026
- Magnolia Missing Network
Aerial view of area last seen.