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Janice Cecilia Richards
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Janice Cecilia Richards
Justice for Janice Cecilia Richards — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What circumstances led Janice to leave her home on February 24, 2021?
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Lead #2Has anyone in Barrow reported seeing a teenage girl matching Janice's description since her disappearance?
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Lead #3Were there any signs of struggle or distress at her residence when she was reported missing?
Janice Cecilia Richards, a 16-year-old Alaska Native girl, disappeared from her home in Barrow, Alaska on February 24, 2021, and has not been seen or heard from since. She was last known to be wearing camo jeans, a camo hoodie, a long purple jacket, and glasses. The North Slope Borough Police Department continues to investigate her disappearance, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP78579. Missing person: Janice Cecilia Richards.
Last known contact: 2021-02-24 in Barrow, North Slope, AK. Circumstances: Janice left her home and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 16 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Camo jeans Camo hoodie Long purple jacket; Eyewear: Glasses. Investigating agency: North Slope Borough Police Department | 21003098 | 2021-02-26.
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2021-02-24
Janice Cecilia Richards disappears
16-year-old Janice Cecilia Richards left her home in Barrow and has not been seen or heard from since. She was wearing camo jeans, a camo hoodie, a long purple jacket, and glasses.
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078526111
You can remain anonymous