The search for the missing 21-year-old Isabella Comas has now expanded to the Globe area, as Avondale police collaborate with Gila County authorities in a bid to locate her. Comas has been missing for nearly three weeks, with detectives following up on leads indicating that she may be in the vicinity of Globe. This development comes after evidence, including surveillance footage showing a man believed to be Comas' boyfriend, Tommy Rodriguez, was found behind the wheel of her vehicle post-disappearance, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. Rodriguez, 39, faces charges related to the theft and criminal damage involving Comas' car, which was discovered with bloodstains and tools capable of causing significant harm.
As this weekend approaches, the intensity of the search promises only to amplify. Volunteers, armed with a variety of specialized equipment, plan to comb the challenging terrain of Gila County. Among them are locals Stephanie Jacobson and Ryan McLagan, who "have kids around her age, so that definitely hit very close to home," Jacobson shared in an interview with FOX 10 Phoenix. They intend to utilize their Jeep to navigate high mountains and other rugged areas in a thorough effort to search places often overlooked.
In alignment with concerns raised by the Avondale Police Department, there is an ongoing belief that Comas may have been seriously injured. This speculation has been fueled further by the unsettling contents found in her car. Ada Badiali, a Globe resident, told ABC 15, "Anything is scary when you think of a young girl missing." The authorities, while being discreet about the specifics of their search parameters, have confirmed that Globe still holds their investigative interest.
The community engagement is evident in the number of citizens poised to participate in the search. Chris Castorena, a private investigator assisting the Comas family, is organizing a volunteer search on Saturday, Jan. 31. Castorena wants to "have roughly 50 people here in Globe, with dirt bikes and side-by-sides and there's going to be hikers, we're going to get drone people showing up," according to a statement from FOX 10 Phoenix. Recognizing the breadth of support from the community, the family has expressed gratitude for the efforts to help bring Isabella home.
Those interested in aiding with the search for Isabella Comas on Jan. 31 can join the group at Walmart in Miami, Arizona. The search event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meanwhile, the Avondale Police Department urges anyone who may have information concerning the case to contact them at 623-333-7000 or submit anonymous tips to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
