Janice Sykes Missing Person Case

Dec 31, 2021

Jan 03, 2022

Janice

Sykes

65

60

68 inches

200 lbs

Black / African American

Female

A profound sense of concern surrounds the disappearance of Janice Sykes, a 61-year-old woman who vanished from Memphis, Tennessee, on June 16, 2021. The day she went missing was the very same day she had become a new resident of a care home located at 3293 W. Lakewood Dr. in the 38128 area of the city. Without a known destination or direction of travel, Janice left the facility, stepping out into an uncertain future that has left her loved ones searching for answers. The circumstances of her departure are particularly troubling as she had just been settled into what was meant to be a safe and supportive environment. Janice Sykes is described as a Black / African American female. At the time of her disappearance, she stood at a height of five feet eight inches and weighed approximately 200 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Unfortunately, details regarding the clothing she was wearing on the day she was last seen have not been made available to the public, adding another layer of difficulty for those who are desperately trying to locate her. No distinctive physical features have been noted in the public information released about her case. The Memphis Police Department is handling the investigation into Janice's disappearance. The case, registered under number 2106006790ME, remains a painful mystery. There was no information to suggest she had any form of transportation, leaving investigators and her family to wonder how far she could have traveled on her own. The fact that she went missing immediately after moving into a new residence is a central and perplexing element of her case. This abrupt departure from a place of care has created a void of information, leaving a community to hope for the safe return of one of its members.

Jun 16, 2021

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38128

Unknown

110814

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

Donald Tate

Sergeant

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

2106006790ME

2021-06-16

Memphis Police Department

5410

Black

Brown

Brown

07/03/2026