A Norton Shores woman who was reported missing after visiting a casino, has been found. Nancy Bloomquist, 74, last seen in surveillance footage leaving the Little River Casino on April 3, was located in northern Mason County according to the Norton Shores Police Department. WZZM13 reported that Bloomquist was taken to the hospital for treatment related to exposure after she went missing under "concerning circumstances".
Further details from WOODTV indicate that Bloomquist had traveled from her Norton Shores home to the casino and was later seen driving southbound on US-31 around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Her prolonged absence raised alarm and prompted a community-wide response to aid in the search. The specifics of her condition, were not disclosed but the term "exposure" typically denotes challenges related to the elements, such as cold or heat.
The police thanked the community for their help in locating Bloomquist. The response not only showcased the effort of law enforcement but also the concern of local residents. As detailed by WWMT, Bloomquist was driving a white 2024 GMC Terrain with Michigan license plate EJQ3184 when she disappeared. Her vehicle's last known direction of travel was also a critical detail in piecing together her movements before she was found.
While the Norton Shores Police Department has extended "sincere thanks to the community for their assistance and concern during this time," specifics about how Bloomquist was discovered have not been released, as per WZZM13. The focus now seems to be on her recovery and the circumstances that led to her being found alone in Mason County. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
