ST. PETERS, Mo. (KMOX) -  Police are now asking for the public’s help to find a developmentally disabled 21-year-old woman who was last seen on January 31st.

Officials say that’s the day that Cara Ascencio left home after getting into an argument with a family member.

Nobody’s heard from her since.

Cara has a brain injury and other mental health issues which have left her with the mental capacity of a 12-year-old.

She has no cell phone nor access to any money or credit cards.

Cara Ascencio is 5’6″, weighs 185 lbs. and was last seen wearing a bright pink parka, blue jeans and knee-high black boots.

She may be carrying a white purse.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact St. Peters police at (636) 278-2222.

Cara Ascencio