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Sky News AU
10-07-2025
- Sky News AU
Fears grow as van found amid major search for German backpacker missing for over a week
Fears continue to grow for the welfare of a missing German backpacker - who last seen in regional Western Australia more than a week ago - as the van she was last spotted driving has now been discovered without her. WA Police Force have released CCTV footage of Carolina Wilga, 26, visiting a general store in the small town of Beacon in the sate's Wheatbelt region on June 29, where she arrived about 12.10pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Katherine on Thursday confirmed Ms Wilga has not been seen since she left the store in a van, and that she was last heard from by friends that morning. Ms Wilga had been backpacking in Australia for the last two years before her disappearance and had recently been working at mine sites in regional WA. She is described as having a slim build, curly brown hair, brown eyes, and several tattoos, with a unique 'symbols' tattoo on her forearm, police have said. Police have extended the search nationwide and issued a new urgent call to the public on Thursday for any information that may assist in their search for the backpacker. 'Someone out there must have some vital information which can assist WA Police in bringing Carolina back to her family and friends,' Detective Katherine told media. The missing woman was last spotted driving a black and silver Mitsubishi Delica van with license plates 1HDS330, and police confirmed on Thursday afternoon the vehicle had been found without Ms Wilga. "About 1.10pm, Thursday 10 July 2025, police located the outstanding Mitsubishi Delica van that was driven by Carolina WILGA," WA Police posted on their Facebook page. Police said the van was discovered abandoned in the Karroun Hill area of the Wheatbelt region, and it is believed the vehicle had "suffered mechanical issues". Ms Wilga was not located with the van, police said. "The search to locate her is continuing, with additional resources being deployed to the area," the update said. Meanwhile, a 'Help Find Carolina Wilga' Facebook page has been set up to aid the search for the backpacker. Anyone with information that may be able to assist enquiries have been urged to call police on 131 144, make a report via Crime Stopper on 1800 333 000, or submit any relevant footage to a public portal set up police.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Kinston police looking for vehicle involved in hit-and-run
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run Monday, June 9, 2025 involving a Dodge Ram pickup made somewhere from 2019-2024. It is believed to be either a 2500, 3500 or 5500. Law enforcement officers said it happened on Haskett Road and the truck was last seen traveling on Haskett Road and Eagle Road. The vehicle should have significant front-end damage on the passenger side and a missing passenger side fog light. Anyone that sees the vehicle or has information is asked to contact the KPD or Kinston-Lenoir County Crime Stopper at 252-939-4020 or 252-523-4444. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
First Coast Crime Stoppers tip leads to 2 arrests in Breon Allen case
Community nonprofit First Coast Crime Stoppers says a tip to their organization lead to the arrests of two teenagers in the death of 7-year-old Breon Allen. 'It's huge,' says First Coast Crime Stoppers Executive Director Chase Robinson. 'It really speaks to the power of the community, and I think there is a need for the community to stand up and to really fight back against acts of violence like those that killed young Breon Allen.' Allen was killed back in January in a drive-by shooting outside his home near Commonwealth Avenue and Almeda Street on Jacksonville's Westside. Allen's older cousin, Lafayette Mango Jr., was injured in the shooting. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says the shooting was 'gang-related' and Mango was the intended target. Robinson says the person who submitted the tip will receive a reward of $25,000. 'The enhanced reward, going as high as it did up to $25,000, speaks to how members of the community want to take action, and one way they can do that is by donating those funds to our enhanced reward program to increase notoriety of these cases. To bring Crime Stoppers into the daily lives of those in our community and really just provide them a resource to get that information out and to do it safely, securely, and anonymously.' To help maintain anonymity and pay out the reward, Robinson says Crime Stoppers will send the tipster will send a pick up code to give to a bank. 'We partner with multiple banks in the area, and all our tipsters have to do is go up to the bank, they go to the drive thru teller, they can drive their car, ride their bike, walk, whatever means that they have, they simply write that reward pick up code on a piece of paper, slip it in the drive thru tube, send it back to the bank teller and, because the bank tellers we work with are specifically trained in paying out Crime Stopper tips, they match the reward pick up code with the documentation we already sent them, to then put the already cash reward in an envelope, send it back down the tube and the tipster walks off.' You can donate to First Coast Crime Stoppers on its website.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Fort Bend County: Domestic violence shooting caught on camera in Stafford, suspect still on the run
STAFFORD, TEXAS - Stafford police are looking for a man who allegedly shot his estranged wife on Monday. What we know On Monday, the Stafford Police Department responded to a shooting at The Park at Tivoli apartments. It happened around 12:07 p.m. on the 12900 block of Sugar Ridge Boulevard. When police arrived, they found a 31-year-old woman with two gunshot wounds. Officials said the suspected shooter is 33-year-old Jeremy Banguero. They said he fled the scene in a red 2023 Chevrolet Silverado with the Texas license plate SSF-5049. Ring Doorbell video shows Banguero shooting multiple times into a vehicle in front of his estranged wife's 14-year-old and 16-year-old teenagers. Banguero is seen running away from the scene. One teenager can be seen running to a nearby neighbor for help. "He's a heartless individual to do this in front of two children. For them to see their mother get shot, I mean, it's heartbreaking," said Lieutenant Luciano Lopez, of the Stafford Police Department. The victim was taken to the hospital and expected to survive. What we don't know The victim has not been identified at this time, and the motive behind this shooting is not clear. The backstory The recent shooting is not Banguero's first run in with the law for domestic violence. According to court records, Banguero faced charges of family violence in 2023. He also faced charges of continuous family violence in 2024. Most recently, he served 80 days in jail for assault causing bodily injury family violence. "Mr. Banguero has a lengthy criminal history, including several domestic violence cases in the past 3 to 4 years. Unfortunately, it has led to this level of violence," said Lieutenant Lopez. What you can do Crime Stopper is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest. Tipsters can make an anonymous report with one of the following options: Call 281-342-TIPS (8477) Submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website Download the "P3 Tips" mobile app The Source FOX 26 reporter Jade Flury spoke to a lieutenant with the Stafford Police Department.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Craven County Sheriff's Office arrest 35 people during ‘Operation March Badness'
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Craven County Sheriff's Office made 35 arrests related to illegal drugs and weapons. They're calling it, 'Operation March Badness'. Those 35 arrests were made over the past three months and include different drug and gun charges. Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes said that a lot of these arrests were made with the help of tips from the community. Around 338 grams of heroin and fentanyl, 114 grams of methamphetamine, 167 grams of cocaine, 20 dosage units of pills, 14 illegal guns and $2700 were seized. The $2700 will either be put towards the county's school system or will go to the sheriff's office. 'We had open borders, the flow of fentanyl into this country, we were going to have a huge problem. We still do. But I think we're moving in the right direction and we're going to get a handle on it. My concern is here locally, and I will tell you what the men and women of this office are doing in conjunction with our partners, phenomenal.' said Sheriff Hughes. Hughes also encouraged people to reach out to his office or Crime Stopper if they believe illegal drug activity is going on in their community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
