Port St. Lucie police are searching for a missing 37-year-old woman who they say may have wandered into a body of water.
Police searching for missing woman near St. Lucie River
Investigators are searching the area and the waterway in the 700 block of Northeast Emerson Street, and the Dive Team is on the scene. The K9 Unit and drones have also been deployed to the area.
Port St. Lucie police tell WPTV’s Tyler Hatfield the woman, identified as Kelly Marie Catrambone, lives in that neighborhood and was reported missing to police on Monday.
Police say they got a call Tuesday morning that led them to the 700 block of NE Emerson St., and an embankment leading to the St. Lucie River. The Dive Team is still searching for the woman.
Police say she was last seen leaving her residence on foot, wearing a green shirt and black pants.
Police Chief Leo Niemczyk says they will keep searching until dark, and will continue tomorrow morning. He says they are bringing in extra assistance from FWC.
This is a developing story. Stay with WPTV for updates.