Janelle M. Johnson, 47, was dropped off at a group home in the 5800 block of Forest in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 3, 2017. She phoned family that same day; that call was the last confirmed contact. At the time she disappeared she was described as a white female, brown hair and eyes, 5 feet 4 inches, 160 pounds, with large facial scars, a heart tattoo on her left shoulder and a cherry tattoo on her right ankle.

Authorities say foul play is not suspected and believe she may be homeless. Janelle has a liver condition that requires medication, and it is thought she may not have had her medicine when she vanished. On May 17, someone identifying as Bernadette told Janelle’s social worker they had some of her belongings; what those items were and how they came to be in that person’s possession are not publicly known.

The Independence, Missouri Police Department is handling the investigation and Janelle remains missing. If anyone knew Janelle, saw her after April 3, 2017, or has information about her belongings, please come forward.