Austin Police Seek Help Finding Missing North Austin Woman

Tracy Jeff was last seen on January 24 near her apartment complex.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:55pm

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a 51-year-old woman named Tracy Jeff who went missing from her North Austin apartment on January 24. Jeff was last seen walking towards a nearby Whataburger, but has not been in contact with her family or apartment staff since then. Her phone was found in her apartment, but her car was missing from the parking lot. Police are concerned for Jeff's welfare due to reported mental health issues.

Why it matters

Missing persons cases, especially those involving individuals with mental health concerns, are a serious public safety issue that require community engagement and support to help locate the missing person safely. The Austin Police Department is actively investigating this case and seeking the public's assistance to bring Tracy Jeff home.

The details

According to an APD press release, 51-year-old Tracy Jeff was last seen on January 24 leaving her apartment near the 8200 block of North FM 620 Road and walking towards a nearby Whataburger. Jeff's phone was later found inside her apartment, but her car was missing from the parking lot. Police say they are concerned for Jeff's immediate welfare due to reported mental health issues.

  • Tracy Jeff was last seen on January 24, 2026.

The players

Tracy Jeff

A 51-year-old woman who went missing from her North Austin apartment on January 24, 2026.

Austin Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Tracy Jeff and asking the public for assistance in locating her.

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What’s next

The Austin Police Department is urging anyone who sees Tracy Jeff to immediately contact 9-1-1.

The takeaway

This missing persons case highlights the importance of community engagement and support when individuals, especially those with mental health concerns, go missing. The public's assistance can be crucial in helping law enforcement locate the missing person safely.