Police still searching for missing Caruthersville woman

Law enforcement officers are continuing to ask for the public’s help searching for a missing Caruthersville woman.

Michelle Bell, 36, was last seen Dec. 9, 2019, near her car that broke down at exit 34 near Joiner, Arkansas, which is about 35 miles south of Blytheville, Arkansas and just under 40 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee.

Bell reportedly left her home in Caruthersville the night of Dec. 8 and was last seen in Missouri driving her car on Interstate 55 southbound, prior to the sightings around her car in Arkansas.

Bell is 5 feet, 4 inches tall with blonde hair and green eyes, weighing 105 pounds. She is said to be at risk for severe medical problems and could seem confused.

Police are asking anyone who saw Bell near her car or anywhere on Dec. 8 or Dec. 9 to contact authorities. Those with information are asked to contact Caruthersville Asst. Chief Jerry Hudgens Sr. by calling or texting his cellphone at (573) 922-9040. Tips can also remain anonymous to an anonymous tip line at TEXT-A-TIP: Text: TIPCVILLEPUBLIC followed by your message to 888777 this is an anonymous tip line.