Crime & Safety

Missing Woman's Car Found, Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office Says

Janice Kent, 69, goes by Nomi and has been missing since Monday afternoon.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating Janice "Nomi" Kent, 69, last seen around 2 p.m. Monday. Kent's car was found Tuesday afternoon in a turnout across from Cement Plant Road in Davenport, the sheriff's office said.

Kent was last seen wearing a tan hoodie, white t-shirt, jeans and black tennis shoes.

Deputies are actively searching for Kent. Anyone who sees her should call 911.

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