Starla Goings

MUNISING — The Alger County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a missing person case involving a local woman who was reportedly last seen at her residence late Friday evening, August 15.

The missing woman has been identified as 65-year-old Starla Goings from Munising. She is a white female, about 5’4″ tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. She has short white hair and brown eyes.

“ACSO deputies were notified at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday after the woman’s family reported her missing,” Alger County Sheriff Sheriff Todd Brock said in a written statement. “Since then, efforts have been ongoing to locate her and ensure her well-being.”

There is no known clothing description for her currently. It is unclear whether she had an intended destination, how she may be traveling, or other circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

The vehicle Goings was known to drive was located after her reported disappearance a short distance away from her home on Peninsula Point Road in Munising Township, police said.

On Monday, additional search efforts were conducted near the Peninsula Point Road area with assistance from partner agencies including personnel from the Michigan State Police, Maquette County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Goings was not located during these efforts. MSP is continuing to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about Starla’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Alger County Sheriff’s Office at 906-387-7030, the MSP Negaunee Regional Communications Center at 866-411-0018, or the MSP Negaunee Post at 906-475-9922.

Bud Sargent can be reached at 906-228-2500, extension 544. His email address is bsargent@miningjournal.net.