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Sep 25, 2024
Oct 04, 2024
Joi
Jackson
26
26
60 inches
62 inches
130 lbs
140 lbs
Black / African American
Female
In Pontiac, Michigan, a community held its breath for the safe return of 26-year-old Joi Faith Jackson after she was last seen by her family on August 27, 2024. Described as a Black female, 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 138 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, Joi was a familiar face to her loved ones. A notable characteristic was a piercing on her left nostril. Concern for her well-being was especially high because her family reported that she left her home without her cell phone or necessary medication. Joi did not own a vehicle, and her family was deeply worried about her safety. The search for Joi extended beyond her hometown of Pontiac. She was known to frequent several other communities, including Bloomfield Township, Detroit, Highland Park, Holly, and Warren. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office led the investigation, asking the public for any information that might help locate her. Detectives received information suggesting she might be in the Flint or Mount Morris area, broadening the scope of the search efforts. Her family communicated that while she was in good physical health, she lived with paranoid schizophrenia and depression, which heightened the urgency of finding her. In a relieving turn of events, the search for Joi Faith Jackson has come to a positive conclusion, as she has been located and is alive. While the specific details surrounding her return are not publicly available, the confirmation that she is no longer considered a missing person has brought immense comfort to her family and community. This case began with significant concern for a vulnerable young woman who disappeared without essential medication and her phone. The overview of this case is a journey from fear and uncertainty to hopeful resolution, highlighting the distress experienced by families of the missing and the profound relief that comes when a loved one is found safe.
Aug 27, 2024
Pontiac
Michigan
Oakland County
Pontiac
Yes
154188
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Pontiac
Michigan
Oakland County
48341
Chelsea Rygwelski
Detective
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Michigan
2488584951
County
Law Enforcement
240229842
2024-09-13
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/12/2026
