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Tanya M. Smith, a 43-year-old Black female, was last seen in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 17, 2023. She has not been heard from since that day, and there are few details available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. At the time she went missing, Smith was described as being 5'2" tall and weighing 156 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was born on April 27, 1980.

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Last Seen: Aug 17, 2023

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Tanya

M. Smith

43

43

5'2 inches

156 lbs

Black

Female

On a summer day in Missouri, a 43-year-old woman named Tanya M. Smith was seen for what would be the last time on August 17, 2023, in the city of St. Louis. Born on April 27, 1980, Tanya is a Black female with black hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she stood 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed approximately 156 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are not widely known, adding a layer of concern for her well-being and leaving her loved ones searching for answers. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation into her whereabouts. The specific details of what happened on the day Tanya M. Smith vanished are sparse. It is understood that she was at a friend's home before she went missing, but what transpired after she left the residence remains a mystery. Since that day in August, there has been no contact from her, and her case has left a void in the lives of those who know her. The lack of information released to the public has made it difficult for her story to gain widespread attention, which is often a crucial element in locating a missing individual. The investigation into Tanya M. Smith's disappearance remains open, but there are very few details available to the public regarding the case. She vanished from St. Louis, Missouri, in the late summer of 2023, and has not been heard from since. This overview of the case underscores a quiet but desperate search for a woman whose sudden absence has left more questions than answers. The limited information available highlights the painful reality for many families of the missing, who are left to wait and hope for any new development that might bring their loved one home.

Aug 17, 2023

St. Louis

Missouri

St. Louis

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department 314‐231‐1212

06/13/2026