URGENT UPDATE: The search for missing 25-year-old Isadora Wengel intensifies as authorities urge residents of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, to assist in locating her. Police are requesting community members to review security footage from 2:00 AM to 5:30 AM on January 7, 2025, for any signs of Wengel, who was last seen on New Year’s Eve.
The Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments are asking local residents, businesses, and property owners to check doorbell and trail camera footage for suspicious activity or images of Wengel. Standing at 5-foot-3 and weighing 175 pounds, she has blonde hair and hazel eyes. On the night of her disappearance, she was reportedly wearing a distinctive white cardigan featuring pink hearts, similar to the Taylor Swift “Lover” cardigan, along with blue jeans and either white Air Force 1 shoes or Ugg boots.
Police first requested public assistance on January 7, but the situation has escalated following alarming statements from law enforcement. During a press conference, Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski indicated that Wengel’s disappearance “may have been the result of foul play.” This concerning revelation has prompted searches at a south Fargo apartment and the Fargo Landfill.
Authorities are expanding their outreach efforts, urging all residents in the Fargo-Moorhead area to review camera footage dating back to December 31 for any potential clues. This urgent request highlights the critical need for community involvement as time is of the essence in locating Wengel.
Residents of Otter Tail County with any information, images, or video footage related to Wengel’s disappearance should contact the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office at (218) 998-8555. Meanwhile, those in the Fargo area can reach out to the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at (701) 451-7660 or submit anonymous tips by texting the keywords FARGOPD or WFPD to 847411.
Every piece of information could be vital in this urgent search. As the community rallies to support the investigation, the emotional weight of Wengel’s disappearance resonates deeply with those who know her and the broader public. The coming hours and days will be crucial in determining the next steps in this developing case.
