Police have launched a frantic search for missing mother Madeline Kingsbury following her “out of character” absence.
On March 31, Kingsbury did not show up to work or collect up her children from daycare, prompting search operations.
According to the Winona Police Department, the 26-year-old was last seen on March 31.
Police in Minnesota have declared her a dangerous missing person as of Monday.
“Kingsbury was supposed to show up for work that morning but didn’t,” Winona Police said in a statement.
“Numerous calls and messages from friends and family went unanswered.
“Kingsbury was supposed to pick her children up from daycare that afternoon but didn’t show up or make other arrangements.
“All of this is extremely out of character for her.”
Investigators have spoken to friends and family collecting information as they continue to search for Kingsbury.
According to new police intelligence published on Monday, a van matching the description of Kingsbury’s was seen travelling from Winona on March 31.
Kingsbury was allegedly driving a dark blue 2014 Chrysler Town and Country.
Investigators have urged Fillmore County citizens to check their surveillance cams for evidence of Kingsbury’s van, as well as any indications of unusual behaviour.
Residents along Highway 43 in Winona and Fillmore counties have been encouraged to “check their properties, including any video cameras, doorbell cameras, game cameras, and so on, for any signs of the van passing through or stopping,” according to police.
Authorities are looking for information between the hours of 8 a.m. on March 31 and 4 p.m. on April 1.
Kingsbury stands about five feet four inches tall and weights about 135 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes.
Contact the Winona Police Department at 507-457-6288 or the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office at 507-765-3874 if you have any information.
Winona is approximately 120 miles southeast of Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, Kingsbury’s relatives have been sharing pleas to bring her home on social media.
Her brother, Steven, reshared photos of Kingsbury on his Facebook.
“Have to keep generating awareness until my little sister is found, everyone who’s stepped up and pitched in has been phenomenal, keep the fire burning, it’s plain to see how greatly loved Madeline is by so many,” he wrote.
Her sister, Megan, shared that Kingsbury is a mother to two children.
A Facebook group, The Search for Maddi, has also been formed to aid in search efforts.
Kingsbury’s step-mother, Cathy, also reposted photos to her Facebook page.
