Missing Woman: Jennifer Andersen--NE--3/9/2010

[Kelly]

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Car similar to Jennifer's

Name: Jennifer Andersen

Date of Birth: 02/12/1977
Date Missing:  03/09/2010
Age at time of disappearance: 33
City Missing From: Omaha
State Missing From: NE
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight: 110 lbs
Hair Color: Blonde
Hair (other): Shoulder-length
Eye Color: Blue
Complexion: Fair

Identifying Characteristics: Very large eyes, pierced ears, shamrock tattoo on buttocks, flower tattoo on ankle and salamander tattoo on toe, scars on left outside ankle and on right wrist, and a scar above left eye close to eyebrow

Clothing: Charcoal gray jacket with blue front, dark navy blue jean leggings,gray sweater

Jewelry: None known

Circumstances of Disappearance: She was last seen at about 1 a.m. Tuesday at her apartment near 120th and Blondo streets. Her car, a maroon 2001 Chevrolet Lumina with license plate No. RJK303, was found on 3/15/2010 near Rick's Boatyard Cafe at 345 Riverfront Drive In Omaha. Jennifer's wallet was inside.

Medical Conditions: Jennifer has several medical conditions that require medication which is not in her possession.

Investigative Agency: Douglas County Sheriff's Department
Agency Phone:    (402) 444-6000
Investigative Case #: B34667

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[Kelly]

http://www.ketv.com/news/22809771/detail.html


Authorities Seek Missing Omaha Woman
Jennifer Andersen Last Seen Tuesday Near 120th, Blondo Streets

POSTED: 11:21 am CST March 11, 2010
UPDATED: 5:18 pm CST March 11, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. --
Authorities have sought the public's help in finding a missing woman.

Jennifer L. Andersen, 33, has been missing since Tuesday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.

Andersen's family said she was last seen at about 1 a.m. Tuesday at her apartment near 120th and Blondo streets.

No foul play is expected, authorities said.

Andersen is described as white, 5 feet 7 inches tall and 115 pounds. She has blond, shoulder-length hair and blue eyes.

Authorities believe she took her car, a maroon 2001 Chevrolet Lumina with license plate No. RJK303.

[Kelly]

http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp?S=12128415

Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing Woman

Posted: March 11, 2010 11:05 PM
Updated: March 11, 2010 11:13 PM


Todd Unger

OMAHA (KPTM)–Douglas County sheriff's investigators are asking for the public's help in finding an Omaha woman.

Her parents last saw Jennifer Andersen, 33, early Tuesday morning.  Andersen family members told FOX 42 Thursday their parents were in town to help Jennifer get through a rough time.  Still, they say they never expected her to just up and leave

"It's just so unlike her," says Josh Andersen, Jennifer's brother.  "It just makes you feel empty."

Douglas County Sheriff's Investigator Brenda Wheeler says they have few, if any, leads.  She says Jennifer hasn't accessed credit cards, bank accounts, and left without her purse and cell phone.

"For her to have left her phone and purse is just cause for concern," she says.

Wheeler won't elaborate on what exactly had Jennifer so distressed prior to her disappearance.  She says they do consider the situation an 'endangered missing person' case.  Family told FOX 42 Jennifer is supposed to be on medication, which she also didn't take with her.

Authorities say folks should keep an eye out for Jennifer's car, a 2001 Chevy Lumina with Nebraska plates RJK303.  She is described as 5"7, 115 lbs., and has blond hair.

Foul play is not suspected.

Anyone with any information should contact the Douglas County Tip Line at 402-444–6000.

[Kelly]

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[Kelly]

http://www.action3news.com/Global/story.asp?S=12131445

Family Worries About Missing Woman

Posted: Mar 12, 2010 1:17 PM CST

Omaha, NE - Tips, but no good leads in the search for a missing Omaha woman.

33-year-old Jennifer Anderson has been missing since Tuesday.  Her family is worried; she has not used her debit or credit cards.  She also left prescription medication in her apartment and it has not been refilled.

Investigators do not think she is in danger.

Jennifer IS 5'7" tall and weighs 115 pounds. She may be driving a maroon Chevy Lumina with Nebraska plates RJK 303.

Call the Douglas County Sheriff if you have information on this case, 402-444-7997 or 402-444-6000.

Jennifer was last seen near 120th and Blondo at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday.

[Kelly]

Jennifer Andersen and Kayleigh Miller are Project Jason's featured missing persons for March of 2010. The image you see below, with links to their news and information threads, is on the main page of the Project Jason website. This is one means of awareness for their cases, and with a high average of daily hits to the site, we'll reach many with their stories.

If your missing loved one is not registered with us for services, please click here: http://www.projectjason.org/report.shtml

[Kelly]

http://www.kmtv.com/global/story.asp?s=12153527

Family and Friends Search for Missing Omaha Woman

Omaha, NE - Family and friends turned out Tuesday night to try to get the word out about a missing Omaha woman.  33-year-old Jennifer Anderson has been missing for a week.  She was last seen near 120-th and Blondo.

Those close to the missing woman put up signs in the Old Market.  They tell Action 3 News that her car was located near the Missouri River this week.  However, police have not confirmed that yet.

Call The  Douglas County Sheriff's Office if you have any information on the case.  The number is 402-444-7997.

[Kelly]

[Kelly]

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL for JENNIFER ANDERSEN
March 20, 2010 7:00 pm
The Chambers Chapel, 410 Bucher Circle, Boystown, NE

[Kelly]

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/88256192.html?storySection=story

Car Found, Omaha Woman Still Missing

3/17/2010
Reporter: WOWT


The vehicle belonging to a missing Omaha woman has been found, but the search for Jennifer Andersen continues.

The 33-year-old was last seen at her apartment near 113th and Blondo on March 9th. Her car was found Sunday in front of Rick's Boatyard Café east of the Qwest Center. A search of the nearby Missouri River didn’t turn up anything.

Authorities say Andersen suffered previous bouts of depression. She is 5-foot-7, 115 pounds with shoulder-length blond hair. She has a flower tattoo on her left ankle.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Andersen should call Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 402-444-6000.

[Kelly]

http://new.khastv.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=20349&storytopic=4


Police search for missing Omaha woman

(3/18/2010) By Adam Lefkoe - On Tuesday March 9th, Jennifer Andersen was reported missing in Omaha. Nine days later, friends and family all over the state are still searching.

In her hometown of Sutton Thursday, people were somber and very worried. Sutton might be more than 2 hours away from Omaha, but the population of less than 1500 is holding a search of their own.

Saunders Avenue in Sutton is the main strip. Thursday, restaurants and businesses share a distressing sign.

"They are everywhere. I have seen them in ever business I have been into. They are in the post office, they are everywhere," said Lisa Griess.

Jennifer Andersen is missing. Last seen in Omaha 9 days ago.

And while she has not lived in Sutton for 15 years the city will search for her as one of their own.

"My husband's kids went to school with Jennifer and I kept thinking, it could be one of our kids," said Huldah Brown.

Sutton is not only searching the streets. Many are part of the more than 4,000 people that have joined the Search for Jennifer Andersen Facebook group.

For former neighbors it is a way to stay informed.

"Everybody is just going on there to watching progress, just hoping for a glimpse of hope that there is some news that Jennifer can be brought home safe," said Griess.

The Andersen family said the long list of friends is meaningful. Backing up the incredible person they say Jennifer is.

The family is taking this time to reflect and continue their search.

"There is not much to say. You just kind of try to be there," said Jennifer's brother Josh Andersen.

The people of Sutton will continue to help anyway they can.

You can help as well by joining the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=407651683384

Or you can easily print out missing person fliers and post them up around your town.

http://www.projectjason.org/aan/AAN_JenniferAndersen.pdf

[Denise Harrison]

http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/88736912.html

Hometown Joins Search For Missing Omaha Woman

Posted: 5:51 PM Mar 20, 2010

Jennifer Andersen last seen March 9th

The search continues for a missing Omaha woman. Thirty-three-year-old Jennifer Andersen was last seen at her apartment near 113th and Blondo on March 9th.

The search continues for a missing Omaha woman. Thirty-three-year-old Jennifer Andersen was last seen at her apartment near 113th and Blondo on March 9th.

Her car was found last Sunday in front of Rick's Boatyard Café east of the Qwest Center. A search of the nearby Missouri River didn’t turn up anything.

Friends and family all over the state are still searching. Neighbors in Andersen's hometown of Sutton, Nebraska are posting fliers even though she hasn't lived there for 15 years. In addition to the fliers, more than 4,000 people have joined the search with a Facebook group.

Authorities say Andersen has suffered bouts of depression. She is 5-foot-7, 115 pounds with shoulder-length blond hair. She has a flower tattoo on her left ankle.

Anyone who might have seen her is asked to call the Douglas County Sheriff's Department at 444-6000.

[Kelly]

http://new.khastv.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=20430&storytopic=4

New search team to look for missing Omaha woman

(3/26/2010) KHAS-TV - A search team of hundreds including dozens from the central Nebraska area are meeting in Omaha Saturday to search for a woman who grew up in Edgar that has been missing for more than 2 weeks.

33 year old Jennifer Andersen was last seen around 1:00 in the morning on Tuesday March 9 th at her Omaha apartment.

Her car was found nearly a week later near Rick's Boatyard Cafe on Riverfront Drive in Omaha.

Hastings resident Jay Everett and his trained search dog are one of many who will be making the trip Saturday.

Everett is a former law enforcement official who worked with a Colorado Sheriffs Department. His dog, Cody who is trained as search and rescue dog has helped locate dozens of missing people.

If you would like to help in the search a group is meeting at 9:00 Saturday morning at Rick's Boatyard Café in Omaha. If you have any information you are asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Department at 402-444-6000.

[Kelly]

http://www.ketv.com/news/22969846/detail.html

River Search Offers No Clues In Woman's Disappearance
Jennifer Andersen Disappeared 3 Weeks Ago

POSTED: 4:55 pm CDT March 26, 2010
UPDATED: 5:01 pm CDT March 26, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. --
An extensive search of the Missouri River floor and sides turned up no signs of a missing Omaha woman. Jennifer Andersen disappeared three weeks ago.

Police found her car last week near Rick's Boatyard Café in downtown Omaha.

Search and rescue crews used sonar imaging technology to view images of the river floor in search of any sign of Andersen.

"I can see every rock, every log, every fish even. That's what this system was designed to do," said Dennis Watters with the team.

Crews will search the Iowa side of the river next. Foul play isn't suspected.

[Kelly]

http://new.khastv.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=20434&storytopic=4

The Search continues for a Missing Omaha Woman

(3/27/2010) By Amy West - Rain poured in Omaha this morning but the wet weather was no barrier to family and friends of Jennifer Andersen. They spent the morning searching for any clue along the Missouri river that might lead to the 33–year–old–who grew up in Edgar.

Looking for comfort and closure Jennifer Andersen's friends and family band together.

“Well, we have a lot of hope it has been two and a half weeks since she has been missing but we still have a lot of hope;” said Josh Anderson, Jennifer’s Brother.

Hope that along the Missouri River, near where Jennifer's car was found, they will find some clue to point them in the right direction.

“There is a lot of walking trails around here. There is a lot of activity that goes on around here so her car was here in the middle of the night. If it was her that drove it here, you know, we do not have answers to any of those questions yet,” said Josh Anderson.

“We will all have posters out, we will be looking for any pieces of clothing and car keys anything that might give us any answers on where she might be,” said Kristal Baker, Private Investigator.

This is just one of many searches. Friday a sonar search over more than three miles of the river turned up nothing.

“We had someone search inside the river yesterday and also A–T–V's out looking. No solid leads have reached though,” said Kristal Baker.

Volunteers from around her hometown, old friends from college, coworkers, The Red Cross and a volunteer search and a rescue team from Hastings all hope that will change and they will find out what happened to Jennifer.

“She is just a wonderful person and an amazing person who has had a positive impact on so many different people. She has friends all over the United States and the least we could do was come out and spend the day searching,” said Molly Mayber, Jennifer’s College Friend.

“She is really energetic. Really bubbly personality, you would not forget her if you met her. She is really fun to be around. Very social,” said Josh Anderson.

Investigators said Jennifer's keys have not been recovered and instructed volunteers to keep an eye out for a ring with at least four keys.