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Detroit Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Missing Woman with Mental Health Conditions

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Published on February 01, 2026
Detroit Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Missing Woman with Mental Health ConditionsSource: Detroit Police Department

The Detroit Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Ronnita Whitley, a 22-year-old woman reported missing from her home in Detroit. Whitley was last seen leaving her residence in the 8100 block of Greenlawn last Friday and has since failed to return, with her current whereabouts unknown, including what she might have been wearing at the time of her disappearance.

Details shared by both ClickOnDetroit and the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons Facebook page describe Whitley as being 4 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 95 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, according to information given, which unfortunately does not provide clues regarding her clothing during the time of her departure from home.

The situation is particularly urgent because Whitley has been reported to suffer from Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia, as stated by her father, conditions that could complicate her safety and well-being while she is unaccounted for. The gravity of her being missing is compounded by these mental health issues, and the police are stressing the need for timely public intervention.

Anyone with information regarding Ronnita Whitley's disappearance, or who may have seen her since January 30, is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240, also if they're feeling hesitant, there's an option to remain anonymous by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up, an avenue for those wishing to provide tips without direct involvement yet they must understand every bit of information could be vital in the safe return of Ronnita Whitley.