Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov
Gordon Ramsay
Sheriff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 4/12/2026
Media Contact: Sgt. E. Hanegmon
Missing male
On April 11, 2026 at approximately 5 PM, St Louis County deputies responded to the 12000 block of the South Willow River Road located in the Greaney area, regarding an unwanted male.
The male was later identified as 40 year old Clayton Leroy Nukala Jr.
Upon the arrival of deputies Clayton Nukala Jr fled into the woods and was unable to be located.
On April 12, 2026 at approximately 10:31 AM, deputies were dispatched to address again regarding Clayton Nukala Jr showing up unwanted, acting strangely and this time naked.
Upon the arrivals of deputies on scene, it was learned that Clayton Nukala Jr was last seen wearing a white bath robe walking towards the woods.
The St. Louis County Rescue Squad, deputies and Orr Ambulance are currently involved in an active search for Clayton Nukala Jr.
Based upon known information and recent wet, cool weather conditions Hypothermia is a major concern.
Clayton Leroy Nukala Jr is not wanted for any criminal charges at this time. Rather, we want to ensure that he is safe.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Clayton Leroy Nukala Jr Is asked to call 911.
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