December 10th 2024.
The family of a beloved Army veteran from Georgia is reaching out to the public for help as they desperately search for their missing loved one. Portia Wheeler, a 37-year-old resident of Columbus, Georgia, was last seen on December 1st, leaving a friend's home in Phenix City, Alabama, just five minutes away from her own residence. According to reports, she left the house around 6 p.m. that Sunday afternoon, but never made it back home. Concerned for her safety, Portia's mother, Emmie Wheeler, tried to call her that evening but received no answer. As time passed with no word from Portia, her family grew increasingly worried.
After three days of no contact, Portia was officially reported missing on December 4th. Now, a week has gone by and still, there are no leads on her whereabouts. "I tried to call her Sunday night, but no answer," said Emmie, struggling to hold back tears. "It's been hard because we don't know anything. We just know something isn't right." With no answers from the police, Emmie made the decision to hire a private investigator from Metro Atlanta to assist in the search. The chosen investigator, Robin Martinelli, boasts over 25 years of experience in this line of work, according to her website. She hopes to work alongside the Columbus Police Department to bring Portia home safely.
"We're here to help in any way we can, without interfering with the police's investigation," Martinelli stated in an interview with WSB-TV. With her expertise and dedication, she is determined to find any clues that could lead to Portia's whereabouts. The police have described Portia as 5-foot-3, weighing 189 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. However, what she was wearing on the night she went missing remains unknown. The authorities also believe that she was driving a blue Honda Odyssey with an Alabama license plate.
In the midst of this heart-wrenching situation, the Wheeler family is pleading with the Columbus community to keep an eye out for Portia. Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing her home safely. The family urges anyone with information to call 911 or contact the city-county's Special Victims Unit at 225-3449. As the search continues, the family remains hopeful for Portia's safe return.
In related news, the FBI has issued a warning to Android and iPhone users to encrypt their messages due to recent hacking concerns. With this alarming news, it is more important than ever for us to come together as a community and support one another. Let us keep Portia and her family in our thoughts and prayers, and let us also stay vigilant and protect our personal information. We never know when it could make a difference in someone's life.
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