The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is urgently searching for a 31-year-old woman from Logansport who went missing Monday afternoon, triggering a statewide Silver Alert. Officials say she may be in extreme danger and could need immediate medical help.
Crestin Andrews was last seen in a striped shirt and blue jeans. At just over five feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes, her disappearance has raised growing concern in the local community and across Indiana.
A Community on Edge
Logansport isn’t a place that takes missing persons lightly. It’s a small town where folks wave to each other from their porches and know their neighbors by name. So when someone vanishes without a trace, it hits harder.
By Monday evening, word had already spread. Friends and family flooded local Facebook groups with pictures of Crestin, while volunteers formed search groups near the outskirts of town.
“It’s scary. She’s a young woman, and if she’s out there needing help, every minute counts,” said Angela Wyatt, a neighbor who joined the impromptu search efforts.
Nobody saw it coming. No warnings. No strange behavior. Just gone.
The Silver Alert and What It Means
Indiana State Police issued the Silver Alert around 8 p.m. Monday night. While most people associate these alerts with elderly individuals who have cognitive impairments, Indiana law allows Silver Alerts to be used for adults with medical conditions or disabilities who are believed to be at risk.
The alert described Crestin as:
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5 feet 2 inches tall
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140 pounds
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Brown hair
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Brown eyes
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Last seen in a striped shirt and blue jeans
Authorities say she may need urgent medical attention. That detail wasn’t elaborated on, but it suggests officials believe her life could be at risk.
The Silver Alert wasn’t just a formality. It lit up phones, highway signs, and news apps across the state.
Disappearance Timeline Remains Murky
What happened in the hours before Crestin disappeared?
She was last seen on Monday afternoon. But exactly where and by whom hasn’t been publicly disclosed. That lack of detail has fueled speculation and worry.
One local business owner, who asked not to be named, claimed to have seen her walking alone along West Market Street around 2 p.m., looking “distracted, maybe disoriented.” But that account hasn’t been confirmed by police.
Still, some locals are frustrated at the lack of information coming from law enforcement.
“We get that they need to be careful with details, but people want to help. The more we know, the more eyes we have out there,” said Rachel Mendez, a former EMT and longtime Logansport resident.
Similar Cases Prompt Comparisons
While Crestin’s case is getting plenty of attention now, it’s not the first time Logansport has been rocked by a missing adult case in recent years.
In 2023, another woman in her early 30s disappeared after leaving her home to go for a walk. She was found safe two days later, disoriented and dehydrated, several miles from town.
According to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, there were 36 Silver Alerts issued in Indiana in 2024 alone. Most involved older adults, but about 20% involved younger adults with medical conditions or mental health issues.
Here’s a quick look at statewide Silver Alerts issued in 2024:
| Month | Silver Alerts Issued | Recovered Safe | Still Missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| February | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| March | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| April | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| May | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| June (to date) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Family, Friends Plead for Help
The urgency in the voices of Crestin’s loved ones is unmistakable.
“She has a sweet soul. She wouldn’t just disappear like this,” said her cousin, Kendra Miller. “If someone saw her or thinks they saw her, even if it’s small — call. Don’t assume someone else will.”
The family has set up a temporary post near a local diner to coordinate information and hand out flyers. They’re exhausted, hopeful, scared.
“She’s not just another face on a flyer,” said Kendra, tears in her eyes. “She’s ours.”
One friend posted on Facebook late Monday night: “Crestin, if you see this, we’re looking for you. Please come home.”
That post has already been shared over 700 times.
Police Urge Public to Stay Alert
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is leading the search, with help from Indiana State Police and local volunteers. Officers are canvassing known locations and checking with hospitals and shelters.
They’ve asked that anyone who sees someone matching Crestin’s description not approach her directly if she appears confused or frightened, but to call 911 immediately.
Sheriff Ed Schroder spoke briefly at a press conference Tuesday morning.
“We’re doing everything in our power. We ask the public to stay vigilant, be aware, and call in anything that seems even a little bit off.”
He wouldn’t comment on whether foul play is suspected, but he did say there’s “no evidence at this time suggesting criminal activity.”
Still, that doesn’t ease anyone’s nerves.
No Leads, Just Hope
By Tuesday morning, nearly 18 hours had passed since Crestin was last seen. The temperature dipped into the 50s overnight. It was quiet. Too quiet.
There are no confirmed sightings. No new information. Just waiting. Watching. Hoping.
One sentence. One sighting. One phone call. That’s all it could take.
Until then, Logansport holds its breath.
