UPDATE: Authorities are urgently seeking help from residents of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in the search for 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, a West Fargo woman who has been missing since New Year’s Eve. The Fargo and West Fargo police departments are asking locals to review any footage from security cameras, doorbell cameras, or trail cameras taken between 2:00 AM to 5:30 AM on January 7 for any signs of Wengel.
Wengel is described as 5-foot-3, weighing about 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a distinctive white cardigan adorned with pink hearts, believed to be similar to the Taylor Swift “Lover” cardigan, paired with blue jeans and either white Air Force 1 shoes or Ugg boots.
The search for Wengel intensified on January 7 when authorities first appealed for public assistance. On Thursday, the police expanded their request to all residents of the Fargo-Moorhead area, urging them to check camera footage dating back to December 31 for any clues regarding her whereabouts.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski raised alarms about the potential for “foul play” in Wengel’s disappearance. Investigative efforts have focused on a south Fargo apartment and the Fargo Landfill as part of the ongoing search.
Residents of Otter Tail County who have any video footage, images, or information related to the case are urged to contact the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office at (218) 998-8555. Meanwhile, those in the Fargo area can reach out to the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at (701) 451-7660 or submit anonymous tips by texting FARGOPD or WFPD to 847411. Police have emphasized that any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could play a crucial role in locating Wengel.
As the community comes together to aid in the search, the emotional weight of this situation is palpable. Friends and family are anxiously awaiting news, and the public’s involvement could be vital in bringing Wengel home safely. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
