Sep 06, 2022

Police: Kan. woman's car found abandoned; she is still missing

Posted Sep 06, 2022 12:30 PM
Crabtree-photo Wichita Police
Crabtree-photo Wichita Police

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are working to locate 39-year-old Amanda Crabtree, who was reported missing by her family on August 24, according to Wichita Police.

Authorities located he Black Hyundai Sonata abandoned with her personal belongings at the Interstate 135 rest stop near McPherson later that same day.

The Kansas Highway Patrol and the McPherson County Sheriff’s office have searched the area, but she has not yet been located.

Crabtree-photo Wichita Police
Crabtree-photo Wichita Police

A woman, believed to be Amanda, was seen at the rest area with her cat. She may have dyed her hair blue. She is described as 5-foot-4, 200 pounds, with blue eyes. She may be traveling with her cat.

Authorities want to check her welfare and believe she may be in danger. If you have information about her whereabouts, please contact WPD Homicide Investigators at 316-268-4181.