Name: Chelsea Brooke Woods
Age: 38 years old
Last Seen: August 28, 2022
Location: Clinton, Arkansas
Status: Still missing
Case Information
38 year old Chelsea Woods was last seen in Clinton, Arkansas on August 28, 2022. She disappeared after running off into the woods near her home.
Background
At the time of her disappearance, Chelsea Woods was living in Clinton, Arkansas. She has a 12 year old son and suffers from bipolar disorder.
Two days prior to her disappearance, Chelsea spoke to her mother on the phone, telling her “Momma, I just want to let you know if anything happens to me, I love you” before hanging up.
Disappearance
At 7:03 am on August 28, 2022, Chelsea Woods called 911, reporting that she was afraid of who was in her home. The report said her call was “in reference to a domestic that had already ocurred.”
In the police report witnesses claim Chelsea was “talking all sorts of crazy and she ran out the door into the woods.”
When officers arrived they located her down the street, but she said she only wanted to speak to a specific officer.
That officer wasn’t available, and Chelsea subsequently ran further into the woods. Officers tried convincing her to return home for almost an hour but had no success.
Chelsea hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Chelsea’s aunt called the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office for a wellness check three days later after not being able to contact her.
When officers arrived at her home they found the front door open, her cat inside, but no sign of Chelsea.
Investigation
Chelsea’s purse, drivers license and other personal items were found on a nearby property.
Multiple searches were held in the area surrounding Woods’ home, but no further clues as to her whereabouts have been found.
Whereabouts
The location of Chelsea Woods remains unknown. There is a $5,000 reward being offered for information leading to her location.
Chelsea’s case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.
Appearance
Chelsea has brown hair, brown eyes, stands 5’9, and weighs 180 pounds. She wears eyeglasses.
Clothing & Accessories:
It is unknown what Chelsea was wearing when she went missing.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Chelsea Woods please contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at (501) 745-2112.
Resources & Further Information
Chelsea Brooke Woods – NamUs
Bring Home Chelsea Woods – Facebook
Media Links
Family Remembers Missing Clinton Woman on Anniversary of Her Disappearance – KARK
Community Searches for Missing Woman – Van Buren County Democrat
Hundreds in Van Buren County Come Together to Search the Woods For Missing Woman – FOX16
Search Continues For Missing Woman – The Van Buren Democrat
Family of Clinton Woman Missing For Months Plead For Help in Search – FOX16
Videos & Flyers
Could the police not have held her for a psych evaluation instead of just leaving?
Hope I never disappear in a small town.
How could they not know what she was wearing as it says the police tried to talk her into going home but she went into the woods????