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West Lafayette Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Woman Last Seen Entering Lyft in Carmel

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Published on January 17, 2025
West Lafayette Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Woman Last Seen Entering Lyft in CarmelSource: Facebook/West Lafayette Police

The West Lafayette Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the community in the case of a missing woman, Rhianna Ladd, who was last observed last Wednesday. Ladd, a 25-year-old woman, is described as white, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, and having black or dark brown hair, adorned with an Egyptian "ankh" tattoo on one of her forearms, as reported by WISH-TV.

According to details provided by the West Lafayette Police Department, Ladd was last seen entering a Lyft ride, a silver 2017 Kia Optima, near an unspecified location in Carmel at around 4 p.m. The transportation service records confirmed, that she was dropped off approximately an hour later in the 200 block of West Stadium Avenue. Despite efforts, when police questioned residents in the vicinity, no sightings of Ladd were reported, as shared by WTHR.

The young woman's attire during the time of her disappearance included a light-colored jacket and Ugg brand slippers, contributing to her distinctive appearance on that January afternoon. The case has prompted the West Lafayette Police to turn to the public, urging anyone with potential leads or information on Ladd’s whereabouts to step forward. The West Lafayette Police Department provided a contact number, 765-775-5200, and also offered the option of anonymous tips through the WeTip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME, as indicated by WISH-TV.

The West Lafayette Police Department is asking anyone whom may cross paths with Ladd or has any pertinent information to come forward and aid the ongoing search for the missing woman.