Detroit police seek help finding missing 53-year-old woman with mental illness

Jawanna Dean. (WDIV)

DETROIT – Detroit police are asking for help in finding a missing 53-year-old woman who was last seen Monday at 7 p.m. in the 17000 block of Shaftsbury Avenue.

Jawanna Dean is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds with a light complexion, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a puffy black coat, black jogging pants and tan boots, according to police.

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Police said she has been diagnosed with mental illness.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department's 8th Precinct at 313-596-5800 , 313-596-5840 or 800-SPEAK-UP.


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