MYSTERY surrounded the family of a missing lady as police initiated an inquiry to find her.
Allisha Watts’ family has asked the public to help with the investigation if they have any information on her whereabouts.
Who is Allisha Watts and when did she go missing?
Allisha Watts, 39, of North Carolina, was reported missing on July 16, 2023, after she failed to show up for an outing with her sister Stephanie and cousin Gwendolyn.
Allisha stands five feet nine inches tall and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Stephanie defines Allisha as “a hard-working, independent, reliable, resourceful, loving, kind, and attentive person.”
“She advocates for people’s mental health, and right now, she needs someone to advocate for her,” she told ABC News.
“She’s out there somewhere. Every day that passes by, we are less likely to bring her home safe.”
Regarding Allisha’s disappearance, Stephanie also said to WRAL: “She is not the type of person that would just disappear, and leave, and not have contact with her family or friends.
“She’s loved and we want her home. That’s why we are looking for her, taking matters into our own hands.”
The missing woman’s friend Learen Blue commented: “She’s a vital piece of the community and she’s involved in several organizations in our community.
“This has been a week of pure torture. We just need help to bring her back.
“She gives back, she gives up her time. She gives her heart. She gives anything that she knows a person needs. She willingly, freely gives.”
Where was Allisha last seen?
Allisha was last seen leaving Charlotte with James Dunmore, her boyfriend.
Police suspect they intended to travel to Moore County.
On July 18, 2023, law officers discovered Allisha’s black Mercedes Benz SUV in the parking lot of the Anson County DMV.
Dunmore was discovered unresponsive in the van without Allisha.
“That Monday, the vehicle was still parked at a friend’s house, and the next thing you know, the car was moved in the wee hours of the night,” Stephanie told the aforementioned publication.
“The next day, the family filed a missing person’s report, and here we are today.”
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking for the public’s help in locating Allisha.
“Detectives have been in communication with immediate family members of Ms. Watts and their designee to provide updates and request relevant information,” the CMPD stated via Twitter.
“Detectives are following all leads and using all available resources to locate Ms. Watts.”
