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MISSING: Asheville police search for woman last seen in February

MISSING: Asheville police search for woman last seen in February

Sherley Jean-Francois, 28, was reported missing Feb. 18. She was last contacted by relatives Feb. 3, according to the Asheville Police Department. Photo: Contributed/Asheville Police Department


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police are asking for the public’s help finding a woman who has been missing since mid-February.

Sherley Jean-Francois, 28, was reported missing Feb. 18. She last contacted relatives Feb. 3, according to the Asheville Police Department.

She is described as standing 5 feet tall and weighing about 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She is known to frequent downtown Asheville and the Tunnel Road area. Police said she is known to frequent downtown Asheville and the Tunnel Road area.

Anyone who has seen Jean-Francois or has information about her location is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

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