NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — The family of two women told WSBT 22 they have been told by police that there are two people inside the vehicle found in the St. Joseph River in Niles.
It has not been confirmed by police whether it was the two women.
According to the family, the clothing description did match what the women were last wearing.
Police have blocked off the road to Bond Street in Niles near the river.
Family and friends have been desperately searching for 23-year-old Alexa Navarro and 24-year-old Vanessa Bautista.
Both women are from South Bend.
Their last known location was a cell phone ping in Niles.
Their families say it’s unlike them to disappear without telling anyone or to go this long without checking on their young children.
If you know where Alexa and Vanessa are or have any information that could help investigators, call 9-1-1.