Investigation continues into 2018 disappearance of Sarah Burton

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department continues to investigate the missing persons case of Sarah E. Burton of Joplin. We are again asking for public assistance in the case.

Burton is described as 5”07, 160 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on foot in the area of 10th and Rex on July 16, 2018 and reported missing to JPD on July 20, 2018. 

Detectives with our department have conducted numerous interviews and followed up on leads in Joplin, Jasper County, Newton County, Oklahoma and Kansas in this case. There are no known vehicles that Burton has access to. 

We are concerned for the safety and well being of Burton and ask anyone that has any information to contact us. 

Anyone with information please contact Detective Sergeant Luke Stahl at 417-623-3131 ext 1885 or 417-623-3131 after hours or 911 if Burton is located.