The search is on for a Cedar Springs teenager who vanished after leaving her home last Friday evening. Penelope "Penny" Wise, 17, was last seen around 6 p.m. on May 31 near Morley Park as per the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Authorities and her family are urgently looking for her, expressing concern for her well-being given her past mental health struggles.
Standing five feet tall and weighing 120 pounds, Penny has blonde hair and braces—a detail that might help in identifying her in a crowd. During the time she was last spotted, she was wearing a flannel shirt paired with either jeans or shorts. Local law enforcement, armed with these details, are combing the area and seeking help from the public regarding Penny's disappearance, the details of which were shared by WWMT.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is appealing to anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating Penny. According to WOODTV, her family hasn't had any contact with her since Friday and their concern is heightened due to her previous mental health challenges.
In the meantime, deputies urge anyone with knowledge about Penny or her possible whereabouts to step up and connect with the authorities. "She may be wearing jeans or shorts," noted an official from the Kent County Sheriff's Department, in a concerned tone. A call to action has been issued by the officials to the public, highlighting the gravity of Penny's disappearance as reported by FOX17.
Those who might have seen Penny or know anything about her current location are encouraged to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Department at 616.632.6100 or reach out to Silent Observer at 616.774.2345 to provide anonymous tips. In times like these, the community's eyes and ears can make a crucial difference in the fate of a missing youth.
