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WEST JORDAN — Police and the family members of a missing woman are asking for the public’s help in locating her.
Veronica Lily Gutierrez, 20, was last seen on Sunday morning after attending church, according to West Jordan police Sgt. Dan Roberts. She was last seen walking in the hallway at her family's church building, but when her family looked for her, they couldn't find her in the church or outside the building.
Gutierrez had previously been trying to decide if she would move back into her parent's house after living with her sister, but decided to continue living with her sister, according to a statement from the family.
Gutierrez’s belongings are still at her sister’s residence, but she has not come home or been seen since Sunday, Roberts said.
Police described Gutierrez as a Hispanic female with brown eyes, long brown hair, around 5 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds. She has a light vertical scar on her right cheek and a chemical burn scar in between her fingers on her right hand.
She was last seen wearing a black and white, striped knitted dress, black leggings, a beige peacoat and had a green bag.
"To disappear like this is completely out of Veronica's character," a family statement said. "She is very close with her family. There was no indication before and after her disappearance that she was planning on leaving voluntarily. All of her personal belongings are still at home. The only things Veronica has with her are the clothes on her back, her purse and cell phone."
Gutierrez’s family posted flyers around West Jordan Monday to raise public awareness. Roberts said police do not suspect foul play in the disappearance.
Anyone with information about Gutierrez can contact the West Jordan Police Department at 801-840-4000.
