Overview
- Gabriella Cartagena, 24, was last seen around 5 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Red Arrow Park in Marinette, where police said she appeared to be in distress.
- Authorities said Cartagena has been located, while relatives separately stated via a fundraising post that she has died.
- Cartagena’s red Toyota Prius with Wisconsin plates was reported traveling between 9:25 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Highway 41 in Menominee and Menominee Township, and area residents were asked to review camera footage.
- Police previously said a person of interest was in custody; WBAY reported that 29-year-old Robert Chilcote was arrested Feb. 5 in Minnesota after a high-speed pursuit and was booked on fleeing and fugitive-from-justice charges.
- The investigation involved multiple Wisconsin and Michigan agencies, and officials continue to direct tips to the Marinette Police Department at 715-732-5200 or Menominee County 911 at 906-863-6614.