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Over the weekend, members of the Geneva Police Department, Geneva County Sheriff's Department, Dale County Sheriff's Department, Houston County Sheriff's Department, Holmes County Florida Sheriff's Department, FBI and ABI with assistance from Southwest Panhandle Search and Rescue conducted searches of several locations.  These searches were conducted as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Shanna Peoples, and they were carried out in both Alabama and Florida.  This is an active investigation that began when Shanna disappeared September 8, 2011.  Investigators in the case are using every technological and forensic avenue available to them as they continue to pursue new information. In fact, new information prompted investigators to conduct searches this past weekend.

As you will remember, Shanna went missing on Thursday, September 8, 2011, around 3:30 p.m.  Shanna was last seen in the area of 303 North Morris Street, in Geneva, Alabama.  Investigators believe Shanna may have been wearing blue denim Capri pants and a green tank top when she disappeared.  Shanna has a limited mental capacity, and investigators are not sure if she was the victim of an accident or if she was harmed by someone. 

Shanna was known to walk and ride her bicycle in the community.  She loved McDonald's and soft drinks, and she would often ride or walk to either Magnolia Market located on Magnolia Avenue in Geneva or C & M Grocery located on Maple Avenue in Geneva.  Shanna may have also been wearing one-half of a locking ring set.  A photograph of one half of the ring is on display now.

I would like to conclude by saying that Geneva is a cohesive and caring community, and we know that everyone wants to bring Shanna home.  She is a beloved member of this community, and we are asking the citizens of Geneva and the surrounding communities to join us in the effort to bring Shanna home.  Investigators believe that success in this case will come from a joint effort between the citizens in the community and the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation.  Investigators would also like to thank the public for the information they have provided thus far and encourage them to continue providing leads and information.  Investigators in the case believe that there are individuals who have information regarding Shanna's disappearance, and these individuals are strongly encouraged to report that information no matter how insignificant they believe it is.  Please allow the investigators to determine how important or relevant the information may be.

This case has been -- is -- and will remain a priority for local, county, state, and federal law enforcement.  The investigators remain hopeful for a successful conclusion. 

Courtesy of the Geneva County District Attorney's Office