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Birmingham Woman, 38, Vanishes Without a Trace Since Early September

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Published on October 02, 2026
Birmingham Woman, 38, Vanishes Without a Trace Since Early SeptemberSource: Birmingham Police Department

Birmingham Police are asking the public to help locate 38-year-old Leah McGuffie. Her last reported contact was a text message to her mother on September 9.

According to WBRC, police say McGuffie has not made contact since that text. The station reports she is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Few Details, Fewer Leads

WBRC reports that investigators have not established McGuffie's last known location or last sighting, and do not know what she was wearing. Those details could help people determine whether they have information relevant to the search.

Birmingham Police are asking anyone with information about McGuffie, or anyone who sees her, to contact the department.

Reporting a Missing Adult in Alabama

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a missing person can be reported to law enforcement immediately; there is no waiting period. The agency also says only law enforcement can request activation of a state alert. Its Alabama Center for Missing & Exploited Children serves as a liaison on missing-person matters and as a central repository for missing-person information.

How to Share Information

Tips can be directed to Birmingham Police at 205-328-9311.