20-year-old Detroit woman vanished nearly two weeks ago, family fears for her safety

Brandy Nelson
Photo credit Detroit Police Department

(WWJ) Detroit police are calling on tips from the public to bring a young woman home safely.

Police say Brandy Nelson, 20, was last seen on February 16 around 5:00 p.m., leaving her home on Drexel (5500 block) in the area of Dickerson and Chandler Park. She has not been seen or heard from since.

Her family is very concerned about her wellbeing.

Brandy is described as 5’3”, 200 lbs., with brown eyes. No clothing description was given.

Her family says she lives with a mental illness.

If you have seen Brandy or know where she is, please call Detroit Police Department's Fifth Precinct Investigative Unit at (313) 596-5540, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Detroit Police Department