UPDATE: Authorities are urgently requesting assistance from Otter Tail County residents in the search for 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, missing since New Year’s Eve. The Fargo and West Fargo police departments are calling on local residents to review security footage from 2 to 5:30 a.m. on January 7 for any signs of Wengel.
Wengel, described as 5-foot-3 and weighing 175 pounds, has blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a distinctive white cardigan adorned with pink hearts, reminiscent of the Taylor Swift “Lover” cardigan, paired with blue jeans and either white Air Force 1 shoes or Ugg boots.
Police first sought public assistance on January 7, highlighting the need for footage from doorbell, security, and trail cameras in the area. Following a press conference on Tuesday, Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski suggested that Wengel’s disappearance could involve foul play.
Search efforts have intensified, focusing on a south Fargo apartment and the Fargo Landfill. Residents and property owners in the Otter Tail County area are urged to check their cameras for any suspicious activity or images of Wengel.
Anyone with relevant video footage or information should immediately contact the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office at (218) 998-8555. Additionally, tips in the Fargo area can be reported to the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at (701) 451-7660 or by texting the keyword FARGOPD or WFPD to 847411 for anonymous submissions.
This developing situation is critical, and authorities emphasize that even the smallest piece of information could prove invaluable in locating Wengel. Community engagement is vital as the search continues, with police stressing the importance of vigilance in reviewing any suspicious activity on the specified dates.
As this situation unfolds, the urgency of finding Isadora Wengel increases. Local residents are urged to spread the word and assist in any way possible to help bring her home safely.
