Sylvia Mitchell Missing Person Case

Jul 08, 2013

Jul 10, 2019

Sylvia

Mitchell

63

34

65 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the winter of 1997, a 34-year-old woman named Sylvia Lynn Mitchell vanished from her life in Detroit, Michigan. She was last seen on February 1st of that year. At the time of her disappearance, Sylvia was described as a Black female, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds. She had black, medium-length hair and brown eyes. Friends and family also knew her by the nickname "Babe". Distinctive marks included a scar on her head and another on her leg, near the top of her heel. Her last known address was in the 3300 block of Fullerton Street in Detroit. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are scant, with official records simply stating she has not been seen since that day in 1997. The investigation into Sylvia's disappearance is being handled by the Detroit Police Department. Her case is cataloged under the agency case number 1312030249. Over the years, details about what she was wearing or any personal items she may have had with her have remained unknown. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open. In an effort to identify her should she be found, DNA samples have been collected from her mother and son and entered into national databases. The lack of information and the many years that have passed have left Sylvia's family with no answers about what happened to her. Her case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind loved ones to navigate a world of uncertainty. The investigation by the Detroit Police Department continues, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward. The overview of this case highlights a long and painful journey for a family seeking closure and the persistent, though challenging, efforts of law enforcement in the face of limited leads.

Feb 01, 1997

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48206

22663

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1312030249

Detroit Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/07/2026