", The Chicago police didn't respond to Phillips' claim that they ignored her calls, but in a statement to ABC News the police department said it urges "anybody with knowledge of her last whereabouts to contact the Chicago Police Department.". Jamie Balluch, 43, was last seen on February 2 at his workplace, Bruning Grain and Feed Company. A man discovered the body around 10:30 a.m. Friday behind a garage near 146th. During a court appearance in Maricopa County a day after his arrest, Ivon Adams waived his right to an extradition hearing. Phillips said she always knew the ATM and car surveillance footage existed, but hadn't seen it until now. "I try to stay strong for the other kids, I try to not really break down in front of them. Coles vanished without a trace on Oct. 2, 2018. I don't know if she's being tortured or if she's safe or what," Phillips told ABC News. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation via Facebook, Search underway for missing Oklahoma 4-year-old. "Just seeing her walking, in person, was heartbreaking," Phillips said Thursday. ", "Share Kierra's profile, because we believe someone knows something," Wilson urged. That was the last thing she was waiting for.". There is no evidence at this point to suggest foul play. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. "Think of a place where a (child) could crawl into and look into those places and if you find anything please notify us.". At about 10:43 p.m. that night, Coles was spotted on surveillance video making ATM withdrawals -- the last known images of her, according to Svilar. A caregiver of a missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl has been arrested, two days after a postal worker found the child's older sister wandering alone near their home, authorities said. Remains found last week amid the search for a missing 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma have been confirmed to be those of the child, authorities said. We just want Kierra brought home safe.. Kierra Coles was about three months pregnant when she vanished on Oct. 2, 2018, on Chicago's South Side. Chicago police Tuesday released some of the last images of her before she vanished. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released this photo of missing Athena Brownfield. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Calvin Berry's body was found floating in a canal along SE Fallon Drive near Starflower Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Athena Brownfield was reported missing earlier this month after a postal carrier found her sister wandering alone outside, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. She would be a mother of a young child now. Athena's sister was placed in protective custody with the state after she was found, Arbeitman said. "We are seeking any and all information in an attempt to locate her and we won't stop until we do," police said. Newsweek has reached out to Thayer County Sheriff's Office for comment. Police began searching for Athena Brownfield, from Oklahoma, US, on Tuesday . People with information or security camera video that could help in the search are asked to call the tip line. "We are not seeing as many missing persons reported in the media, however our caseload has increased dramatically," she said. A 2-year-old boy has been found safe in Florida after he seemingly wandered away from his Hernando County home. Is she dead or alive? The search became a "recovery operation," the agency said on Jan. 16, several days after one of her caregivers was arrested on a murder charge in connection with the child's disappearance. She went on to ask locals to search their properties and any potential abandoned neighboring properties. Cyril police asked OSBI to help with the search, Arbeitman said. And not knowing if she's out there, the baby's out there, if they're together -- it's hurting," she said. They're gone to lunch, they'll call me back, they're out of the office. Calvin Berrys body was found floating in a canal along SE Fallon Drive near Starflower Avenue around 1:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation shared Facebook post that they and the Cyril Police Department are looking for Athena Brownfield, 4. ", It stated that the "entire law enforcement community" that is "assisting with locating Athena appreciates local volunteers, restaurants, churches and all the tips that have been phoned in.". The girls' biological parents have been interviewed by agents and are "cooperating with the investigation," the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said. Authorities did not comment on how the Adams' became the primary caregivers of the children. "Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off -- with Kierra in the driver's seat.". Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. OHP also shared photos of its officers and volunteers looking for Athena. "Right now our top priority is locating her and sorting out who's responsible will come next. Nancy Rogers, 61, was found dead in a dumpster in San Leandro, Calif., at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, after co-workers noticed she was missing a few hours after she had arrived at work at 1a.m. "If it were your family member you would want someone to come forward with information. "We continue to urge the public to contact the U.S. Is she being harmed? Kierra Coles was three months pregnant and reportedly called in sick the day she went missing in 2018. Construction and extraction occupations had the second most occupational deaths in 2021, followed by protective service occupations including firefighters, law enforcement workers, police officers and railroad police. The person of interest "then drives away in his personal vehicle that was parked on the block overnight," Svilar said. Is that in danger? "I can't let her down," Phillips said. Arbeitman said she has "limited verbal skills.". The postal worker notified the. "Additionally, community members are encouraged to search their own property for Athena. A caregiver of a missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl has been arrested, two days after a postal worker found the child's older sister wandering alone near their . Just a few hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, the worker was found dead in . The FBI, also part of the case, deferred comment to the Chicago Police. Trash service in Cyril, a town about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, has been postponed as investigators search for clues about Athenas location. "I went from seeing my child every day -- if not seeing her, at least talking to her every day -- to not seeing her in three years," Phillips said. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. Alysia Adams, 31, was arrested Thursday afternoon at the Grady County Sheriffs Office on two counts of child neglect, the state bureau said. Someone out there has seen something - they know something, Lt Senora Ben said in 2019. "That's all I'm really praying for.". "Sometimes I just have to completely put it out of my mind because it'll wreck you.". National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Phillips said she misses the grandchild she never got a chance to meet. Kierra Coles was three months pregnant and reportedly called in sick the day she went missing in 2018. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. The two sisters had reportedly been in the couple's care for at least a year, before the 5-year-old was found alone outside their home in Cyril, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. William O'Reilly, 75, has been arrested for her murder. IE 11 is not supported. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to a call just before 6 p.m., where they found the 44-year-old worker. Reward poster provided by the U.S. Officers were told that she had a medical condition. Her husband, Ivon Adams, 36, was taken into custody in Phoenix that day on one count of murder in the first degree and one count of child neglect, it said. "A man who police identified as a person of interest also arrived and entered the residence. When contacted by PEOPLE, Arbeitman did not give any additional information on the search for Athena. "If you know something, no matter how trivial it may seem, please come forward as it may be crucial to our investigation. The Thayer County Sheriff's Office asked for public assistance in locating Balluch as preliminary searches of the grain and feed company location proved unsuccessful. "You would think with the pandemic, people are home. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield, of Cyril, since Tuesday. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation released the booking photo for Ivon Adams. Asked about the girls' parents, she said that the investigation is "active and outgoing.". Moms of missing Black women gather in Loop to ensure cases are not forgotten: 'Our babies are gone'. CHICAGO ( NewsNation Now) Two weeks ago, Kierra Coles would have turned 29. "I just want somebody to come forward and say what happened. By Alice Gibbs On 2/17/23 at 4:54 AM EST. The body of a man who went missing from Bruning, Nebraska, has been discovered in a grain bin at his place of work . "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Lt William Svilar said of footage captured after the ATM visit. By Minyvonne Burke and Claire Cardona. Remains found in rural Grady County, outside of Rush Springs, on Jan. 17 have been positively identified as those of Athena, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday. Kierra Coles went missing in October 2018, and. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced Friday that the investigation into the disappearance of a pregnant postal worker has been suspended. Coles' siblings range in age from 35 to 24. The search has covered the town, with the state bureau, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, volunteers and other agencies looking in vacant homes and waterways. Alysia Adams, 31, was arrested on Jan. 12 in Grady County, Oklahoma, on two counts of child neglect, the agency said. A video produced by police and published by the department on Tuesday sheds new light on the mystery. "There are many possibilities such as having exhausted all the available evidence. "He or she will almost be 2. Newsweek has reached out to the Nebraska State Patrol for comment. NEW video has been released in the mysterious disappearance of a US Postal Service worker who vanished seemingly without a trace. A postal worker was shot dead on the job in Milwaukee Friday, police said. A 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma was reported missing shortly after a postal worker found her 5-year-old sister wandering alone near their Cyril home, authorities said. She saluted Oklahoma Highway Patrol, pointing out that they've helped in the search and looked from a helicopter view. "I have to do all that I can to bring her and her child home safe.". ", The United States Postal Inspection Service, which is involved in the investigation because Coles was a postal worker, said in a statement, "Chicago Division Postal Inspectors continue to investigate the whereabouts of USPS employee Kierra Coles. Chicago police told ABC News, "At this point, anybody with knowledge of her last whereabouts is asked to contact the Chicago Police Department as we are seeking any and all information in an attempt to locate her and we won't stop until we do.". But we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The family of a missing pregnant postal worker is now offering a $45,000 reward in the case. CHICAGO -- Chicago authorities have released new information in the unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, including footage of a "person of interest" in Coles' car, who police. Investigators say this appears to be a natural death after learning that the worker had a medical condition. Authorities search for missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, of Cyril, Oklahoma. Investigators said the 26-year-old postal worker was seen walking out of her apartment in her uniform despite calling out of work. There's still no sign of her, with the mysterious case classified by Chicago police as "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected." Please do not self deploy to search anything other than your own property," the bureau added. Did she have her baby? Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. For Phillips, the daily pain of not knowing what happened to her daughter is unbearable. ", 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, Roof collapses at nonprofit South LA clinic, causing $500K in damage, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. Postal Inspection Service's hotline at (877) 876-2455, if they have any information related to her disappearance," a spokesperson said. "The person of interest exits the passenger side of the vehicle, but nobody exits the driver's side.". LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) The body of a man who was recently reported missing was found in a canal Saturday afternoon, Port St. Lucie police said. ", Some days Phillips said she "really can't function because my mind just, you know, keeps wondering -- where's my child? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. There's still no sign of her, with the mysterious case classified by Chicago police as "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected.". Workers in transportation and material moving occupations reported the highest number of fatalities. For Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, having no answers is torturous. Kierra Coles was last seen on Oct. 2, 2018. The man was then seen driving off in his vehicle parked on the street overnight. Her mind also drifts to thoughts of the grandchild her daughter was carrying. Bruning Grain and Feed Company is located in southeast Nebraska and specializes in processing grains such as soybeans and corn. Minyvonne Burkeis a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. There is no evidence at this point to suggest foul play. "We just want Kierra brought home safe," Karen Phillips, Kierra's mother, said. It's been two years since Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood without a trace. A neighbor's surveillance video showed Coles in her U.S . We just really want her home.". New footage released this month showed Coles withdrawing money from an ATM at a Walgreens store on October 2, 2018, according to CBS News. When he was questioned, police said he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her. "Suspended means the case cannot be continued further at this time," Bown told ABC News. However, police say the investigation is still active and are waiting for the official autopsy and toxicology findings. The Chicago Police Department shared the new pieces of video on their YouTube channel this month, along with a plea from Coles mother. Her case remains a "high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected," Chicago police told ABC News on Thursday. ", "Somebody knows something other than the person that did whatever happened," she said. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation A couple who were the caretakers of a 4-year-old girl who went missing in Oklahoma have been arrested and are expected to face charges that include child. Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off with Kierra in the driver's seat.". These are the last recorded images of Kierra.". Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 and say 'Law Enforcement.' On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. SEE ALSO: Chicago artist brings attention to missing women of color in 'Still Searching' series, "A man, who detectives identified as a person of interest, also arrived and entered the residence," Lt. William Svilar said in the video. Postal Inspection Service hotline at (877) 876-2455 and reference case number 2693502. For her to vanish "out of the blue," she said, "I can't understand it.". She said she tries not to overthink the possibilities because the first few months of the disappearance, the stress made her physically sick. She's on her own in the elements. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at cpdtip.com. Kierra Coles has been missing since October 2, 2018, when she was 26 years old. The agency . So, when Rogers disappeared on the job, they . Is she cold? asked Karen Phillips, who added that her daughter was excited to be a new mom. "Not even my worst enemy would I wish this type of pain on," she said. Coles, a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews, was the last of Phillips' children to have a baby. Tally was pronounced dead at 11:45 a.m. Sunday by . No foul play is suspected. I just wish somebody would have a heart to say, 'I'm gonna give this family some justice. All Rights Reserved. "What's most important is Kierra Coles case and every cold case gets the attention it deserves in Black and Brown communities," Tanisha Williams, Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, said. The next day, on Oct. 3, "The person of interest is seen parking Kierra's vehicle near her residence before entering the building and exiting with unknown items," Svilar said. In its most recent update, OSBi said that "Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Emergency Response Team (ERT) concluded a grid search with local volunteers. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A body found in Monroe County on New Year's Eve has been identified as a missing Toledo letter carrier, according to the Monroe . Claire Cardona is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital based in Texas. It described Adams as a caregiver but didnt specify her relationship to Athena. The woman, who hasn't been identified, was working in San Jacinto. "I need to get there and fight this," he told the court. Phillips said police have not provided any information whenever she's called over the last year. No other details have been released at this time. Missing. But her family deserves answers. "Kierra Coles is a member of our Postal family and we will continue looking for her and following up on all leads," the agency continued. Arbeitman said Thursday night that officials remain optimistic. The person of interest gets out of the passenger side of the car, but no one exited the driver's side. "She's living a great life. Police won't identify their person of interest. After searching through hours of video, police put together a timeline of her disappearance. NEW video has been released in the mysterious disappearance of a US Postal Service worker who vanished seemingly without a trace. RELATED: US Postal Service employee, 26, who was pregnant, missing from South Side for one week, "During the course of that night, Kierra entered her residence in the 8100-block of South Vernon," Lieutenant Svilar said. One of the main forms of evidence in the case was surveillance footage obtained from a neighbour's residence, which appeared to show a woman resembling Kierra walking in the area of 81st Street and Vernon Avenue. "The postal carrier reported the incident to the Cyril Police Department and that was when it was discovered Athena, 4, was missing," continued the OSBI. Joshua "J.J." Rowland was located Friday morning by a volunteer who was searching. "Sorting out who's responsible will come next, but we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. Dispatchers said they got a call before 10:30 p.m. Monday night about a postal worker who had gone missing. Her vehicle was located outside her apartment with . Since then there have been desperate pleas for help, but the case remains unsolved, with . In that last conversation, Coles also told her mother that her boyfriend was planning to come over the night of Oct. 2, Phillips said. A year ago, Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood. A postal worker has vanished, and the vehicle she was using to deliver mail in a rural area was found burned, reports say. If you have information that will help us locate Kierra Coles, please contact the U.S. Authorities in Oklahoma are searching for a little girl after a postal worker found her 5-year-old sister alone and wandering around. Those volunteers have been released after searching the entire town, every known vacant house and local waterways. 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