Left: Phillips, circa 1988;
Right: Age-progression at 35 years old (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: February 12, 1988 from El Cajon, California Classification: Endangered Runaway Date Of Birth: December 22, 1975 Age: 12 years old Height and Weight: 5'7, 110 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, brown eyes. Phillips's feet are unequal in size and she has to wear different sized shoes for each. She has a hairline crack in her skull which may or may not be visible in an X-ray. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Levi's jeans and a pink sweater.
Details of Disappearance
Phillips was last seen leaving her family's residence in El Cajon, California on February 12, 1988. She said she was planning to visit friends nearby. She never returned home and has not been heard from again. Authorities believe Phillips left of her own accord. She may have remained in the El Cajon area for some time after her initial disappearance. Foul play is possible in Phillips's case.The missing children's organization Child Rescue Canada, which profiled Phillips's case, states on their website that she has been located. This is untrue. Phillips is still missing and her case is unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 21, 2011; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
San Diego Police Department
619-531-2000
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Protection Education Of America
California Attorney General's Office
Child Rescue Canada
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