After an anxious day of alerts and public appeals for help, an Amber Alert issued for two Grays Harbor girls thought to be in danger was canceled when they were found safe. The girls, identified by KATU as Audrey, 4 feet 6 inches tall and Vanessa, 5 feet 4 inches tall, had been reported missing Tuesday morning. Their mother, Carolyn J. Gleave, was located along with them later in the evening, ending the statewide search.
Details regarding the circumstances of their disappearance and subsequent discovery remain sparse, but the Washington State Patrol confirmed to KOIN that the suspect, Gleave, aged 40, was found after she was believed to be in "an escalated state of crisis" driving a 2014 black Subaru, fortunately the girls were unharmed according to officials the mother's vehicle, with the listed Washington license plate AZB4600, which had heightened concern over their well-being.
The community's effort was highlighted as the Odessa Town Marshal expressed gratitude for the widespread support which aided in the safe return of the children. As per a report from FOX13 Seattle, the Marshal thanked everyone for being vigilant and providing assistance during the search, this underscores the critical role that community engagement plays in resolving such incidents.
According to initial alerts, the girls were last seen leaving West Broadway Avenue in Montesano around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, sparking an Amber Alert as fears arose for their safety, these details were disseminated through various media outlets including KOIN along with their descriptions and the potential states they might be heading to, which included Arizona, Utah, or California. The cancellation of the Amber Alert brought relief to both the local community and those following the situation from afar.
