Monica Renee Chavez, known to family as Kika, was 30 when she was last seen in Phoenix on January 2, 2019. She was reported missing by family on January 12, 2019. Last known locations include the area of 2300 West Indian School Road and a motel on 23rd Avenue just south of Thomas Road, where she rented a room for a few hours, bought a phone and left it with an employee saying she would return for it but never did.

Monica is described as a biracial Hispanic and Native American woman, 5 feet 4 inches, about 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinct tattoos include a footprint with the name Anthony on her upper left back, a butterfly with the name Mia on her upper right back, and a blue or black rose on her left chest; she has pierced ears and scars on her wrists and lower legs. Family say she struggled with a fentanyl addiction, had lost her apartment, and that her children were living with grandmothers before she disappeared. Phoenix police suspect foul play, and the family reports she was involved in prostitution and had a planned meeting with a man from Tucson that did not occur.

Few leads have emerged and the family continues to seek answers. Does anyone who frequented the Indian School Road or 23rd Avenue motel area in early January 2019 have information about Monica’s movements or the phone she left behind?