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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Chelsea
Lee Ricker
23
23
5'6 inches
120 lbs
White
Female
On February 19, 2012, 23-year-old Chelsea Lee Ricker was last seen at her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has not been heard from since. Her residence was an apartment located above the SKA Coffee Shop in the 2400 block of Kensington Avenue. On the day she vanished, Chelsea was reportedly involved in a verbal altercation with her roommate. After this dispute, all communication from her ceased, leaving her family and friends distraught and searching for answers. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing between 120 and 130 pounds. She had blonde hair and hazel eyes. Chelsea has several distinct tattoos that could aid in her identification. She has a tattoo of the letters "BS" on her lower back and a bumblebee tattooed on her shoulder. Originally from New Jersey, she had a history of arrests related to prostitution in that state. The investigation into her disappearance is being handled by the Parsippany, New Jersey police department, as well as the Pennsylvania State Police. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to seek information regarding her whereabouts. The years following Chelsea's disappearance have been marked by a painful lack of closure for her loved ones. The case is considered a cold case, yet investigators continue to pursue any leads that may arise. Her case has been classified as an endangered missing person case. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing after an argument with her roommate remain a focal point of the investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The last known activity on her Facebook profile was a post on the day she went missing, adding a somber digital timestamp to her sudden absence. The overview of this case is one of a young woman who disappeared under concerning circumstances, and whose case, despite the passage of over a decade, remains an active investigation with hopes that new information will finally shed light on what happened to Chelsea Lee Ricker.
Feb 19, 2012
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Parsippany Police Departmen
973-263-4315
05/30/2026
