Barbara Lea Norton, 52, was last seen on April 4, 2014, in an unincorporated area of Willits, California. She routinely left for short periods but always took her purse and cellphone; both were later found at her home. Norton’s last known communication was a brief text on April 4 that said Take care. Friends reported her missing on April 8 after not hearing from her for several days.

At the time she disappeared Norton was reported to be under significant stress from financial hardship and food insecurity. No signs of foul play were observed in her residence. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch, 130 pounds, with brown hair, gray eyes and distinctive tattoos including a skull on her right forearm.

If anyone in the Willits area remembers seeing Barbara around April 4, 2014, or has information about her whereabouts, please come forward.