LEONIDAS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Law enforcement officials are conducting an area search in Leonidas Township as part of an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Brittney Shank, who has been missing since 2018.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with multiple law enforcement partners, initiated the search to follow up on recently received information.
Authorities emphasized that the operation is a standard part of the investigative process to rule out possibilities and should not be interpreted as confirmation of any new findings or breakthroughs in the case.
The FBI Detroit Field Office is actively assisting local deputies on the scene, deploying specialized assets to aid in the physical search.
“Jennifer Runyan, Special Agent in Charge said “When someone is missing, every available resource matters. FBI Detroit personnel, including members of our Evidence Response Team, are on scene supporting the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office as they continue their search efforts,”.
She added “We are proud to stand alongside our local partners and provide the technical expertise and resources needed to support this important work and the families awaiting answers.”
The investigation remains active, and anyone with information regarding Brittney Shank’s disappearance is urged to contact police.
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