Tanja Stuermer Missing Person Case

Jan 08, 2019

Mar 03, 2021

Tanja

Stuermer

46

39

65 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the winter of 2018, a 39-year-old female named Tanja Jessica Stuermer vanished from her home in Jackson, Michigan. The last possible sighting of her was on December 20, 2018, when a neighbor saw her in the hallway outside her apartment at the Renaissance Apartments, located in the 700 block of West Michigan Avenue. Following that day, Tanja was not seen or heard from again, and a report was filed with the Jackson Police Department on December 24, 2018. Her disappearance was considered concerning as she was classified as a disabled individual who suffered from mental illness and required medication and treatment for her condition. Tanja's life in Jackson was one of routine and on foot. Without a vehicle of her own, she frequently walked from her apartment along Wildwood Avenue to north West Avenue. Her regular stops included the local Kroger and Walmart stores, as well as the library. For longer distances, she relied on taxis or would ask friends for rides. In the months leading up to when she went missing, Tanja had uncharacteristically missed several of her scheduled medical appointments. An endangered missing advisory was issued following her disappearance, highlighting the urgency of her case due to her health conditions. The investigation into Tanja's disappearance has remained active, though without significant breakthroughs. Her family, desperate for answers, offered a $1,000 reward for any information that could lead to her whereabouts. Concerns among her loved ones have grown over time, with some fearing she may have been a victim of human trafficking or is possibly deceased. The Jackson Police Department continues to be the primary investigating agency for her case. As of now, the circumstances surrounding Tanja Stuermer's disappearance on that December day remain unsolved, leaving a void of uncertainty for her family and community. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, and the enduring hope for resolution.

Dec 20, 2018

Jackson

Michigan

Jackson County

49201

No

45586

Jackson Police Department

Jackson

Michigan

Jackson County

49201

216 E Washington Ave, Michigan

5177884100

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofjackson.org/166/Police-Department

497-34973-18

2018-12-24

Jackson Police Department

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/13/2026