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Philadelphia, PA Woman Missing After Roommate Argument Above Cafe
Philadelphia, PA – A reported argument between roommates inside an apartment above a Philadelphia coffee shop has become a key detail in a missing person case that remains unsolved more than 14 years
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-14T17:29:10.697Z
Philadelphia, PA – A reported argument between roommates inside an apartment above a Philadelphia coffee shop has become a key detail in a missing person case that remains unsolved more than 14 years later. Pennsylvania State Police are offering $5,000 for information that helps determine what happened to Chelsea Lee Ricker.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Ricker was 24 years old when she disappeared in February 2012. Investigators say she was last observed in a verbal dispute with her roommate at an apartment above SKA Coffee Shop, located at 2418 Kensington Ave. in Philadelphia.
Argument Above Coffee Shop Before Disappearance
The reported confrontation is among the circumstances investigators have publicly identified surrounding Ricker's disappearance.
Police say Ricker was last heard from on February 19, 2012. Her whereabouts since that date remain unknown.
Authorities have not publicly established what caused the argument, whether it was connected to her disappearance or whether criminal activity occurred.
No suspect has been identified in the supplied Pennsylvania State Police announcement.
Distinctive Tattoos May Help Identify Missing Woman
At the time she disappeared, Ricker was described as a white woman with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She stood approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighed around 130 pounds.
She had a tattoo featuring the letters "BS" on her lower back and another depicting a bumblebee on her shoulder.
$5,000 Reward as Investigation Continues
Pennsylvania State Police Troop K's Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit continues investigating the case and is seeking information from anyone who may know what happened.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that solves the case.
Anyone with information can contact PSP Philadelphia at 215 452 5216 or PSP Tips at 1 800 472 8477 .
Tips may also be submitted online at P3Tips .