Search Continues for Missing Andover Man Bel Mbungson Tosah: Anoka County Sheriff’s Office appeals to public as winter turns to spring in urgent welfare search

ANDOVER, MN 

Nearly three months after his family last heard from him in December 2025, 38-year-old Bel Mbungson Tosah remains missing, prompting an ongoing search by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and growing concern among loved ones, friends and community members across the northern Twin Cities metro area.

The sheriff’s office on February 19, 2026 issued a Missing Person Alert seeking help from the public to locate Mr. Tosah, who is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds.

“He suffers from health issues that require consistent medication,” the official notice states, underscoring the urgency of finding him. Law enforcement has made multiple attempts to contact and locate him since the family’s report in January.

A Life Interrupted

Bel Tosah was a resident of Andover, Minnesota, a community known for its quiet residential neighborhoods, small-town character, and proximity to natural landmarks such as Bunker Hills Regional Park and Mississippi River corridors. While police have not disclosed details about where he was living within the city, neighbors describe him as a familiar presence in local routines before his disappearance.

His family’s last contact in December 2025 involved ordinary communications that, in hindsight, marked the beginning of sudden silence. In the weeks that followed, those regular touchpoints went unanswered — sparking worry that grew into action after the missing person report was filed in January 2026.

Law Enforcement Efforts

Investigators, led by Investigator Jacob Bayer, have pursued standard missing person protocols, including welfare checks and attempting to trace digital or financial activity that might provide clues to Mr. Tosah’s whereabouts. So far, those efforts have not yielded a confirmed location.

According to Minnesota’s Missing Person Alert system overseen by the Department of Public Safety, local agencies issue these alerts to enlist public support and broadcast a missing person’s description widely. They are not limited by age and are activated when there are concerns for a person’s safety — particularly when medical needs are involved.

Community Concern and Geographic Focus

Search efforts over the winter and into early spring have drawn attention to areas of Anoka County and nearby transport corridors that link to the broader Twin Cities region. While police do not disclose precise search zones — a standard practice to protect operational effectiveness and privacy — community volunteer groups and neighbors have shared flyers and information in public spaces, grocery stores and online community groups.

Andover’s landscape of community parks, bike trails and interconnected roads presents both opportunities and challenges for search operations, especially as weather conditions transition and outdoor areas become more accessible.

Public Appeal and How to Help

The sheriff’s office is emphasizing that any information, no matter how small or seemingly incidental, could be critical to locating Mr. Tosah. Residents who travel throughout northern Minnesota, the Twin Cities or adjacent counties are asked to remain vigilant for anyone matching his description.

If you have any information about Bel Mbungson Tosah’s whereabouts, law enforcement asks that you contact:

• Investigator Jacob Bayer
  • Phone: 763-324-5175
  • Email: Jacob.Bayer@anokacountymn.gov

In the event of an immediate sighting or emergency, authorities stress that individuals should dial 911 to ensure rapid response, particularly given Mr. Tosah’s medical needs.

Closing

For the friends and family of Bel Mbungson Tosah, each day that goes by without word is a weight on the community’s conscience. As spring approaches and daylight lengthens, law enforcement and community volunteers renew their efforts — holding to the belief that collective vigilance and shared information can lead to answers.

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