In a developing situation last evening, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office used social media to request assistance from the public regarding an incident initially classified as "suspicious." According to their report, a disturbance occurred in the 1300 block of Easter Street after an ex-boyfriend made repeated attempts to contact his former partner, reportedly leading to an attempt to forcibly remove her from the property. The Sheriff's Office issued a statementthrough a Facebook post asking for the community’s help in locating both individuals to confirm their safety.
The incident began when 18-year-old Vink Omar was approached by her ex-boyfriend, Elias Armstrong, who allegedly attempted to force her to leave the residence. The situation escalated when Armstrong reportedly broke a window and then appeared to physically grab Omar in an effort to remove her from the scene. A third party intervened and contacted law enforcement; however, by the time officers arrived, both Omar and Armstrong had left the area. The Sheriff's Office later issued a public statement expressing concern for Omar's safety and initiated efforts to locate both individuals.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office issued a description of the two individuals involved, identifying Vink Omar as a potential victim and Elias Armstrong as a potential suspect. Authorities called on the community to assist in the search, encouraging anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward.
The Jacksonville community's involvement, along with the prompt response from law enforcement, resulted in locating the individuals involved. In an updated statement, the Sheriff's Office announced, "Both of the individuals have been located. Thank you to those who assisted and disseminated the information to our community." The Sheriff's Office also noted that "This investigation continues in an effort to determine the circumstances involved." Although both individuals have been found, the investigation remains active as authorities work to establish the details of the incident.
