Friend's niece has gone missing

[KukriKhan]

As of 1930 last night (according to this news item) the local cops have shifted their search area, based on a tip from a fellow student.

:keeping fingers crossed:

[Ibrahim]

good luck. heart goes out to your family.

[Ibrahim]

this is not good.

again, all thoughts are on the safe return of the missing.

[KukriKhan]

Daily update #7: candlelight vigil held: http://www.kusi.com/home/40008722.html

I fear foul play now. I'm not psychic, or even a beliver in such 'signs and portents'. But, I travelled the area around Palomar Hospital today (aka: the ghetto), and got a funny feeling near the concrete canal that is now known as Escondido Creek.

It means nothing, I'm certain. I've never had reliable precognition of any sort, so it's bull-hockey, OK? I'm just reporting (here, and to authorities) that I got a tingly, hair-on-the-back-of-the-head wave of feeling in that area when I travelled through it today. Probably those dodgey fries I had for lunch.

[Megas Methuselah]

I'll pray for her.

[Fragony]

Daily update #7: candlelight vigil held: http://www.kusi.com/home/40008722.html

I fear foul play now. I'm not psychic, or even a beliver in such 'signs and portents'. But, I travelled the area around Palomar Hospital today (aka: the ghetto), and got a funny feeling near the concrete canal that is now known as Escondido Creek.

It means nothing, I'm certain. I've never had reliable precognition of any sort, so it's bull-hockey, OK? I'm just reporting (here, and to authorities) that I got a tingly, hair-on-the-back-of-the-head wave of feeling in that area when I travelled through it today. Probably those dodgey fries I had for lunch.

If it was a simple robbery she would have been found by now, these people grab and flee they don't hide their victims. If the FBI is involved that is good news because apparently they have reason to be believe she is in another state and the border ain't that far off, don't get your hopes down.

[Thermal]

Poor family I hope shes ok, it's not looking good The news said she really didnt fit the profile of a runaway, no trace....unless shes hiding at a friends house but it looks like she was happy. It's more shocking that it was on the way to school, even the day light is no safe place nowadays.

[Vladimir]

Daily update #7: candlelight vigil held: http://www.kusi.com/home/40008722.html

I fear foul play now. I'm not psychic, or even a beliver in such 'signs and portents'. But, I travelled the area around Palomar Hospital today (aka: the ghetto), and got a funny feeling near the concrete canal that is now known as Escondido Creek.

It means nothing, I'm certain. I've never had reliable precognition of any sort, so it's bull-hockey, OK? I'm just reporting (here, and to authorities) that I got a tingly, hair-on-the-back-of-the-head wave of feeling in that area when I travelled through it today. Probably those dodgey fries I had for lunch.

Don't dismiss your instincts. Hope for the best. My thoughts are with the family.

[Thermal]

A more detailed report

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It's a question that's on many people's minds, even beyond the California town of Escondido. Since Feb. 13, 2009, Amber Dubois has been missing, and now cops, her family, friends, and community are searching for the missing teen.

Family members say Amber is a strong-willed but bookish girl who loves animals to the extent that, despite being a freshman at Escondido High School, she was looking into college programs specializing in animal sciences.

On Feb. 13, 2009, Amber not only had her books and Valentine's Day gifts for her friends, she also had a $200 check to put a deposit on a lamb that she was going to raise as a part of her school's Future Farmer's Association.

Amber's dad, Maurice Dubois, says the lamb was something that Amber was already cherishing the thought of and she wouldn't have missed turning in the deposit for the world.

But police say somehow, that's what happened. At 6:45 a.m., Amber sent four text messages to her grandmother before heading out the door to school.

The one mile walk from her home was something she did everyday. At around 7:15 a.m., she was seen by two family friends just about 300 yards from the school's front gate.

Hours later, school officials called Amber's home saying she hadn't shown up for class. Her friends hadn't seen her either. By the end of the day, the search for Amber had begun.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

The facebook group is now 300 members, and I've made contact with a rather energetic cousen, so that is expanding.

Hope it helps.