Please do not self deploy to search anything other than your own property," the bureau added. Kierra Coles was three months pregnant and reportedly called in sick the day she went missing in 2018. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation released the booking photo for Ivon Adams. One of the main forms of evidence in the case was surveillance footage obtained from a neighbour's residence, which appeared to show a woman resembling Kierra walking in the area of 81st Street and Vernon Avenue. The purpose of the event is to bring to attention to all the unsolved cases of missing women and girls of color. Is that in danger? "I can't let her down," Phillips said. "We are seeking any and all information in an attempt to locate her and we won't stop until we do," police said. Hampton Roads locals open up about healthcare following Biden's speech, Supreme Court hears arguments for and against student loan forgiveness; Norfolk residents react, Hampton Roads breaks 1975 record for warmest February 23rd. On Oct. 2, 2018, Coles, who was 26 years old and about three months pregnant, vanished on Chicago's South Side. ", Some days Phillips said she "really can't function because my mind just, you know, keeps wondering -- where's my child? CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced Friday that the investigation into the disappearance of a pregnant postal worker has been suspended. Police said less than an hour later, that same vehicle was seen parking in another area of the city. Remains found last week amid the search for a missing 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma have been confirmed to be those of the child, authorities said. P ostal worker, Kierra Coles, 26, has been missing since October 2.She mysteriously disappeared near her South Side Chicago neighborhood. A year ago, Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood. In the video briefing, Arbeitman would not provide details on the postal carrier's interaction with Athena's sister or where she was found. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) The body of a man who was recently reported missing was found in a canal Saturday afternoon, Port St. Lucie police said. "I miss him -- he or she -- even though they wasn't born yet. Kierra Coles is a U.S. postal worker who was 26 years old and about three months pregnant when she went missing on Chicago's South side on October 2, 2018. When contacted by PEOPLE, Arbeitman did not give any additional information on the search for Athena. Tuesday afternoon, community organizers prepared for the fifth annual march We Walk for Her at 5 p.m. at 35th Street and King Drive. But no, it has increased. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Svilar said. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released this photo of missing Athena Brownfield. "I would love to see her with her child, Karen Phillips, Kierra's mother, said. Those volunteers have been released after searching the entire town, every known vacant house and local waterways. After searching through hours of video, police put together a timeline of her disappearance. "Think of a place where a (child) could crawl into and look into those places and if you find anything please notify us.". When it comes to the investigation, Phillips said she feels "the police just put it [the case] to the side because they're frustrated with it.". The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said on Jan. 16 that the search was now considered a "recovery operation" and that its agents and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol were searching areas of Caddo County for the child's remains. In a follow-up post shared Wednesday morning, the OSBI shared more details, adding that "a postal carrier reported finding Athena Brownfield's five-year-old sister near her home.". Kierra Coles was last seen on Oct. 2, 2018. The Chicago Police Department shared the new pieces of video on their YouTube channel this month, along with a plea from Coles mother. She was about three months pregnant. It's been two years since Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood without a trace. Then, she and her boyfriend decided they were ready for a baby, Phillips said. I just miss him because she would've been a great mother," she said. The person of interest gets out of the passenger side of the car, but no one exited the driver's side. Her parents have not given up hope, but all this time handing out flyers and keeping the search . ", The Chicago police didn't respond to Phillips' claim that they ignored her calls, but in a statement to ABC News the police department said it urges "anybody with knowledge of her last whereabouts to contact the Chicago Police Department.". Bruning Grain and Feed Company is located in southeast Nebraska and specializes in processing grains such as soybeans and corn. Arbeitman said she has "limited verbal skills.". "There are many possibilities such as having exhausted all the available evidence. The Thayer County Sheriff's Office asked for public assistance in locating Balluch as preliminary searches of the grain and feed company location proved unsuccessful. Svilar said in the video, "When officers questioned the person of interest after Kierra was reported missing, he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her.". Is she being harmed? Workers in transportation and material moving occupations reported the highest number of fatalities. So, when Rogers disappeared on the job, they . "Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off -- with Kierra in the driver's seat.". Reward poster provided by the U.S. CHICAGO -- Chicago authorities have released new information in the unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, including footage of a "person of interest" in Coles' car, who police say gave "varying accounts of the last time he saw her.". In a video briefing posted to Facebook by KOKH Fox 25 News, OSBI Public Information Officer Brook Arbeitman shared an update on the search. '", "Any small lead can lead to what really happened," Phillips said. What really happened? However, Coles' case is considered suspended, added police spokeswomanSally Bown. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation A couple who were the caretakers of a 4-year-old girl who went missing in Oklahoma have been arrested and are expected to face charges that include child. Jamie Balluch, 43, was last seen on February 2 at his workplace, Bruning Grain and Feed Company. Kierra Coles, 27, was last seen on surveillance video October 2, 2018, as she was. The young postal worker went missing from Chicago, Illinois in early October 2018. The body of a man who went missing from Bruning, Nebraska, has been discovered in a grain bin at his place of work. When a reporter asked whether Athena's parents were home at the time she was reported missing, Arbeitman said the focus remains on finding the child. Coles' boyfriend could not be reached by ABC News and the Chicago police declined to comment about him, citing the ongoing investigation. Her family just wants her back- and are pleading with anyone that has any information. "It's already frustrating that it's gonna be two years, and for y'all [the Chicago Police Department] to say y'all don't have enough to go on, it's really disappointing," she said. The 26-year-old was about three months pregnant and was eager to meet her first child, according to her mother, Karen Phillips. Is she safe? Caretaker Faces Murder Charge While Police Search for Missing Oklahoma Girl's Remains in 'Recovery Operation', Caretaker of Missing Oklahoma Girl, 4, Arrested as Search Continues for Child, Authorities Identify Remains as Missing Athena Brownfield 2 Weeks After Sister Was Found Wandering Alone, Second Caretaker of Missing Oklahoma Girl, 4, Faces Murder Charge, Remains Found amid Search for Missing Okla. In an earlier statement, the Nebraska State Patrol said that Balluch was missing under "suspicious circumstances.". "Kierra, postal worker, who was three months pregnant, exited the business three minutes later. Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off with Kierra in the driver's seat.". Since then there have been desperate pleas for help, but the case remains unsolved, with . The boyfriend could not be reached by ABC News for comment. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. On February 16, Nebraska State Patrol found Balluch's body inside one of the grain bins at the Bruning Grain and Feed Company, 14 days after his disappearance. Postal Inspection Service's hotline at (877) 876-2455, if they have any information related to her disappearance," a spokesperson said. There's still no sign of her, with the mysterious case classified by Chicago police as "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected." Kierra Coles went missing in October 2018, and. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. "I went from seeing my child every day -- if not seeing her, at least talking to her every day -- to not seeing her in three years," Phillips said. Athena was last known to be wearing a pink butterfly sweater and pink pants, according to a missing person poster. However, police say the investigation is still active and are waiting for the official autopsy and toxicology findings. No foul play is suspected and a Portsmouth police spokesperson said this appears to be a natural death. Rickher says the workers are a tight-knit group and during the overnight shift that clocks in at 1 a.m., there are no more than a half-dozen employees. ", For Coles' mother, as each day passes, she's "looking for leads, just hoping somebody will come forward. Published: Jan. 3, 2022 at 3:49 PM PST. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 and say 'Law Enforcement.' He agreed to speak to NBC 5 Investigates for the first time about Coles' activities before she disappeared as well as new details that have emerged in the case. Her car was found in front of her apartment with her phone and packed lunch still inside. William O'Reilly, 75, has been arrested for her murder. "I could never reach nobody. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. For Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, having no answers is torturous. The following day, the man returned to Coles apartment and left her car parked in front, police said. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield, of Cyril, since Tuesday. Yeah. "Additionally, community members are encouraged to search their own property for Athena. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. ", Wilson added, "If you don't feel comfortable reporting it to law enforcement, please come to our website and report the tip anonymously. While the cause of death in this case has not been determined, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) records instances of injuries, illness and fatality in the workplace across the U.S. Phillips urges anyone with information to come forward. There is no evidence at this point to suggest foul play. Please contact the U.S. Coles had a plan for her life and so far "everything was going according to plan," her mother said. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. ", It added, "Currently, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has search dogs in the area and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) flew their drones over the community. Masako Yamada Kenley was last seen in Midvale at. RELATED: US Postal Service employee, 26, who was pregnant, missing from South Side for one week, "During the course of that night, Kierra entered her residence in the 8100-block of South Vernon," Lieutenant Svilar said. From 2020: Kierra Coles' family fights to keep case active on missing pregnant postal worker's birthday. In that last conversation, Coles also told her mother that her boyfriend was planning to come over the night of Oct. 2, Phillips said. National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. But we talk about her all the time, we got pictures everywhere. Investigators say this appears to be a natural death after learning that the worker had a medical condition. "It was just days of searching and passing out flyers and praying," Phillips said. Investigators said the 26-year-old postal worker was seen walking out of her apartment in her uniform despite calling out of work. CHICAGO ( NewsNation Now) Two weeks ago, Kierra Coles would have turned 29. Those who live or own a business in Cyril, Oklahoma, that could potentially have doorbell camera footage related to Athena are urged to go to the authorities' search site at Family Life Church and contact police, the agency said. They're gone to lunch, they'll call me back, they're out of the office. Did she have her baby? The next day, on Oct. 3, "The person of interest is seen parking Kierra's vehicle near her residence before entering the building and exiting with unknown items," Svilar said. NEW video has been released in the mysterious disappearance of a US Postal Service worker who vanished seemingly without a trace. Authorities have released few details about the incident. But we hold onto hope," Wilson told ABC News. When he was questioned, police said he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her. Coles' family and the USPS have offered a reward of over $6,000 in return for information on her whereabouts. "Since October 2018, Postal Inspectors have tracked down and vetted nearly 400 leads across the country. Law enforcement continues conducting interviews and reviewing surveillance videos in an effort to locate Athena. She's on her own in the elements. Authorities in Oklahoma are searching for a little girl after a postal worker found her 5-year-old sister alone and wandering around. The youngster was reported missing on 10 January after a postal worker found her five-year-old sister alone outside the family home in Cyril, Oklahoma. Kierra Coles was three months pregnant and reportedly called in sick the day she went missing in 2018. Trash service in Cyril, a town about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, has been postponed as investigators search for clues about Athenas location. Police began searching for Athena Brownfield, from Oklahoma, US, on Tuesday . Each day brings more pain and frustration for Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, who is "begging for anybody to come forward" with information. The person of interest "then drives away in his personal vehicle that was parked on the block overnight," Svilar said. While initial surveillance video released by CPD was not Coles, investigators and Coles' family hope everyone will stop to check out these new images to try and close this cold case. Phillips vowed, "I'm not gonna let up until my daughter is found. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a missing and endangered person alert for Athena on Jan. 11 to people in a 15-mile radius of Cyril, located about 70 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. "Sorting out who's responsible will come next, but we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. No other details have been released at this time. "We are finding things that we hope might give us clues," she said. C.B. Officers were told that she had a medical condition. The 26-year-old woman was three months pregnant . 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. A video produced by police and published by the department on Tuesday sheds new light on the mystery.