Sep 07, 2022

Police: Kan. woman missing for 2-weeks has been found

Posted Sep 07, 2022 9:00 PM
Crabtree-photo Wichita Police
Crabtree-photo Wichita Police

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities on Wednesday afternoon reported 39-year-old Amanda Crabtree has been found and is safe, according to a social media report from Wichita Police.

Crabtree's family reported her missing on August 24. Police released no additional details.

On Sept. 1, authorities reported they located her Black Hyundai Sonata abandoned with her personal belongings at the Interstate 135 rest stop near McPherson.

The Kansas Highway Patrol and the McPherson County Sheriff’s office searched the area, but did not locate her.

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 have been traveling with her cat.