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Oakland County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing Pontiac Woman With Health Concerns

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Published on October 19, 2024
Oakland County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing Pontiac Woman With Health ConcernsSource: Oakland County Sheriff's Office

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public to locate Joi Faith Jackson, a 26-year-old woman from Pontiac who has been missing since August 27. Standing at 5 feet 2 inches and weighing 138 pounds, she has black hair and brown eyes and was described by her family as someone who is in good physical health but suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and depression, according to WNEM.

Detectives are looking to find Jackson who is known to frequent the areas of Bloomfield Township, Detroit, Highland Park, Holly, and Warren. However, they believe she may possibly have traveled to also be in the Flint or Mt. Morris area. In a troubling detail, the sheriff's office noted that Jackson left home without bringing along her medication or cellphone, and she does not have access to a vehicle, as reported by ClickOnDetroit.

To encourage the public's help, Crime Stoppers of Michigan has offered a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that successfully leads to Jackson's whereabouts. This initiative seeks to leverage the collective vigilance of the community to aid in bringing Jackson back to safety.

Anyone who may have information on Jackson's location is urged to urgently contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Office at 248-858-4911. Community members can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up to anonymously provide tips, as mentioned in an article by WWJ Newsradio. In such cases, time is often a crucial factor, and even the smallest piece of information could prove instrumental in ensuring a safe return.