The Chapel Hill Police Department is turning to the public for help in locating a community member.

A release on Wednesday night said 32-year-old Stephanie Knuckles was reported missing after last being seen around 2:30 p.m. Her last known location before being reported missing was in the 100 Block of Melville Loop — which is part of the Sagebrook of Chapel Hill apartment community off of U.S. 15-501.

Police described Knuckles as 5-foot-6 tall and weighing around 150 pounds. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a purple sweatshirt and gray Sketchers shoes. In a photo provided by Chapel Hill Police, Knuckles also has shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. There are two recognizable tattoos on Knuckles, according to police: a wrist tattoo of a beaded bracelet with a heart on it and a tattoo of a blue dragon on the back of her neck.

Stephanie Knuckles, 32. (Photo via the Chapel Hill Police Department.)

Police said Knuckles is not believed to be in danger.

Any greater Chapel Hill community members who have information about Knuckles’ whereabouts and wellbeing is encouraged to call 911 or call the Chapel Hill Police Department station number at 919-968-2760. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit the CrimeStoppers website.

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