Authorities in West Virginia are asking the public to help locate Tinsley Keithann Jarrell, a 34-year-old woman reported missing from the South Charleston area.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that could help investigators determine Jarrell’s current whereabouts. Officials have released identifying details and contact numbers for anyone who may have seen her or knows where she is.
The case has also drawn concern from Jarrell’s family, who say communication with her had become increasingly limited.
Who Is Tinsley Jarrell?
Tinsley Keithann Jarrell is 34 years old and is described by authorities as being approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 170 pounds.
She has blue eyes and several distinctive tattoos that investigators believe may help members of the public recognize her.
One tattoo is a rose located on her shoulders. Another is a Hello Kitty tattoo on her chest.
Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have encountered Jarrell to consider these identifying features when reporting information to investigators.
Last Known Contact
According to the information released by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement last had contact with Jarrell on February 8.
At that time, she was reportedly in the Sand Plant Road area of South Charleston, West Virginia.
The location is an important detail for investigators as they work to establish a timeline of Jarrell’s movements and determine where she may have gone afterward.
Officials have not publicly provided additional confirmed details about her movements following that contact.
Family Raises Concern
Jarrell’s grandmother has also expressed concern about the lack of direct communication.
According to the family, she had not spoken with Jarrell since 2025. More recently, however, the grandmother had continued receiving text messages from her until earlier this month.
The family’s account has added urgency to the search, particularly because direct contact appears to have become limited.
Investigators are working to establish whether those messages were sent by Jarrell and whether they can provide useful information about her location.
She May Be Homeless
Authorities have indicated that Jarrell may be experiencing homelessness.
That detail can make a missing-person investigation more difficult because a person without a permanent residence may move between different locations or have limited access to a consistent phone, transportation or other forms of communication.
It also means that members of the public in different areas may potentially have information that could assist investigators.
Officials have not stated that homelessness itself explains Jarrell’s disappearance, and no such conclusion has been announced.
What She Looks Like
The identifying information released by authorities is especially important for people who may have encountered Jarrell recently.
She is described as:
- 34 years old
- Approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall
- Approximately 170 pounds
- Blue eyes
- A rose tattoo on her shoulders
- A Hello Kitty tattoo on her chest
The tattoos may be particularly useful identifying characteristics if her appearance has changed since she was last seen.
Anyone who believes they recognize her should avoid approaching her in a potentially unsafe situation and instead provide the information directly to law enforcement.
South Charleston Search
The South Charleston area remains central to the publicly available timeline because Jarrell was last known to have contact with law enforcement there on February 8.
Investigators are encouraging people who live, work or regularly travel around the Sand Plant Road area to think carefully about whether they may have seen Jarrell.
Even information that appears minor could potentially help investigators piece together her movements.
A sighting does not need to be recent to be reported. If someone believes they encountered Jarrell and remembers a relevant detail, they can contact the sheriff’s office and allow investigators to determine whether it is useful.
How to Help
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has provided two telephone numbers for people who may have information about Jarrell.
Tips can be given to Sergeant Adams at 304-357-0169.
Information can also be reported to a Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office detective at 304-357-0556.
Members of the public should provide specific information, including where and when they believe they saw Jarrell and any circumstances that could help investigators verify the sighting.
People should not attempt to investigate the case themselves.
Why Every Tip Matters
Missing-person investigations often depend on small pieces of information gathered from family members, residents, businesses and people who may have crossed paths with the missing individual.
A person may remember seeing someone only briefly or notice a detail that did not initially seem important. Reporting that information allows investigators to compare it with other evidence and determine whether it contributes to the search.
For Jarrell’s family, establishing contact and learning that she is safe remains the central concern.
What Is Confirmed
At this stage, the publicly released information establishes several key facts: Jarrell is 34, she is from the South Charleston area, law enforcement last had contact with her near Sand Plant Road on February 8, and authorities are actively seeking information about her whereabouts.
Her grandmother has also reported a prolonged period without direct contact, although she received text messages from Jarrell until earlier this month.
Authorities have said Jarrell may be homeless, but the available information does not establish why she has not been located.
Public Appeal
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about Tinsley Keithann Jarrell to come forward.
People who have seen her, communicated with her or have information that could help establish her recent whereabouts should contact Sergeant Adams or a sheriff’s office detective.
As the investigation continues, verified information from the public could help authorities determine Jarrell’s location and provide answers to those concerned about her.
For now, investigators are urging anyone with potentially relevant information not to assume that someone else has already reported it. A single credible tip could provide an important lead in the search for Tinsley Keithann Jarrell.
