Public asked to help locate Norton Shores woman last seen at Casino
NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WOOD) — The Norton Shores Police Department is asking the public for help locating a 74-year-old woman.
It said Nancy Bloomquist is missing from her Norton Shores home under concerning circumstances.
She was last known to have traveled to Little River Casino on April 3 and is seen on surveillance footage leaving the casino going southbound on US-131 around 5:30 p.m.
She has not been seen or heard from since. Her family indicated this is 'highly unusual' behavior for Bloomquist, and they are concerned for her safety.
Police say she is believed to be driving a white 2024 GMC Terrain with a Michigan license plate EJQ3184.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Norton Shores Police Department at 231.733.2691 or Silent Observer at 231.722.7463
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