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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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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why did Janice leave her home on February 24, 2021, and what were her plans or intended destination?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Janice after she left her home, particularly someone who noticed her distinctive purple jacket and camo clothing?
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clue
Lead #3Has there been any activity on her phone, social media accounts, or financial records since her disappearance?
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, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact them.
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2021-02-24
Last Known Contact
Janice left her home in Barrow, North Slope, AK and has not been seen or heard from since.
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2021-02-26
Case Reported
North Slope Borough Police Department opened investigation case MP78579.
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078526111
You can remain anonymous