Muskegon Woman Missing!

[Dave]

If any of you happen to see this woman, please contact authorities! I don't usually pass along 'missing person' stuff as most of the stuff I see is from so far away that it would be unlikely that the person missing would be anywhere near us. In this case though, not only is it closer to home but I actually stop at the station this young lady works at usually a couple times a week and have of course talked to her. She is a friendly young lady and as the picture here shows, likes to smile. My last two visits were a little memorable in that most the time I stop there is to buy a couple newspapers to read while I have dinner.. the previous visit when I stopped they were out the papers I like to read. The more recent visit they had the papers so I went up and paid, she noted that yes, they had the papers this time around. I thought it was cool that she actually remembered the prior visit.. not that it was that big of a deal at all but just that it just seemed liked kind of a random thing that she would of bothered to remember.

Anyway, lets get this young lady home!

Task Force Investigating Store Clerk’s ‘Abduction’

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. – The following news release was sent to local media Monday morning by the Muskegon Police Department.

A task force consisting of investigators from the Norton Shores Police Department, Michigan State Police, Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department, Muskegon Police Department and the Muskegon County Prosecutors Office have been investigating numerous tips that have been received on the missing persons report (Jessica Heeringa), which has since been reclassified as an abduction case. . At this time, four persons of interest have been interviewed and cleared of any connection in the abduction of Jessica.
This event occurred in late evening hours of April 26, 2013 at the Exxon Mobil gas station located at 1196 E. Sternberg Rd.

At approximately 11:15 pm NSPD officers were dispatched to the gas station on a suspicious activity report. Customers called 911 after entering the store to find no employees present. The employee scheduled to be working, Jessica Heeringa, was not able to be located.

Contact has been made with friends and family of 25 year old Jessica Heeringa but as of April 27, 2013 at 2:00 pm Jessica has not been located.

Jessica is described as a white female, 25 years old, 5’1 tall, approximately 110 lbs., blond shoulder length hair, and blue eyes. Jessica is also known to wear wired rim glasses. She may be wearing a blue collared shirt saying “Sternberg Exxon”.

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity near the Exxon Mobil gas station is asked to contact Silent Observer at 231-72-CRIME ( 231-722-7463 ) or call 911.

UPDATE:

Based on evidence processed from the scene and various tips that have been received, this case is now being reclassified as an abduction.

It appears that Jessica Heeringa was preparing to close the store when this incident occurred. Her purse and other belongings were found undisturbed. In addition, the store’s cash drawer was found out and no money was missing.

Investigators are currently searching for a silver minivan, possibly a Chrysler Town and Country, that was seen in the area of the Exxon station prior to Jessica’s disappearance.

The driver is described as a white male, approximately 30-40 years old, approximately 6’ tall, medium to heavy build, broad shoulders, light brown or sandy blond wavy hair parted in the middle and slightly longer on top, wearing a bright red or orange sweatshirt.

Instructions:

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity near the Exxon Mobil gas station or has any information relating to this case is asked to contact Silent Observer at 231-72-CRIME ( 231-722-7463 ) or call 911.

Read more: http://fox17online.com/news/stories/missing-woman-jessica-heeringa/...

[XLFD]

Sometimes you have to accept a little risk in order to get by in today's world.  Keep us posted on any news about Jessica, and continue hoping/praying that she's okay.

[Dave]

Will do... would love to see this come to a good conclusion sometime soon!

[Willy]

I heard on an out of town radio station that the Secret Service will be helping with the investigation.

http://www.examiner.com/article/jessica-heeringa-update-why-is-the-...

[XLFD]

The latest does not sound good.  Some blood found at the scene turned out to belong to Jessica, further suggesting foul play one would presume:  http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/jessica_heerin...

 

Good news from a similar story is that average citizen Charles Ramsey solved two missing person investigations while minding his own business eating his McDonalds food.  The guy is a classical low-key heroic type, wanting any sort of reward money to go to the rescued families, as he gets his own paycheck.  It gives one hope that Jessica may turn up in a similar manner later: 

[AQUAMAN]

Yup, he's a hero alright, and quite a funny guy in his story.