In what could be an ominous clue, an SUV belonging to missing Gulfport, Mississippi woman, Cecelia Stokes, has been located abandon in New Orleans.
Mississippi police say they are seeking the public’s help in finding Stokes, 37, and her 12-year-old daughter, Sophie, who went missing while traveling to Louisiana.
According to the Gulfport Police Department, the pair was last seen in Gulfport around 11 a.m. on Dec. 26. Stokes’ 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer was later found abandoned in New Orleans. Authorities did not say exactly where the vehicle was located.
The Stokes were reported missing after family members could not locate or make contact with them. Police say Cecelia has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression. Cecelia is described as a white female with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is 5’4” and weighs about 120 pounds. Sophie is described as a white female with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is 5’2” and weighs about 82 pounds. Detectives are working with New Orleans police to locate Cecelia and Sophie. source
Anyone with information is usged to contact the Gulfport Police Department at (228) 868-5959.
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