BAINBRIDGE, Indiana (WJW) Authorities are currently looking into the disappearance of an Indiana mother, who has been missing since a “suspicious” fire at her residence almost a week ago.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported that firefighters responded to a call about a structure fire at a home located in the 6200 block of E. County Road in Bainbridge shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1st.
When they got there, first responders found smoke coming from the residence. While searching the home, officials didn’t find anyone inside.
The homeowner, 46-year-old Britney Gard, wasn’t there.
Gard was last seen on the evening of September 30th. According to People magazine and other media, her family grew concerned when she failed to attend her daughter’s volleyball match.
Gard’s sister said they found out she was missing after the fire, adding that her purse and vehicle were still at the home, People reported.
The sheriff’s office said all attempts to reach Gard were unsuccessful and the department named her a missing endangered person.
As of Friday, the sheriff’s office updated that the home fire is considered “suspicious” and they are actively searching for the missing mother.
“Our detectives, along with those from other law enforcement agencies, are utilizing technology-based investigative methods to try and find Britney Gard,” the sheriff’s office mentioned on Facebook.
Anyone with details about Gard’s current location is urged to contact the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center and 911 Dispatch at 765-653-5115, extension zero. Tips can be reported anonymously.
