August 8, 2024 4:15 a.m.

Myrtle Creek Police are continuing their search for a McMinnville woman who went missing after leaving Myrtle Creek Monday morning.

Detective Kevin Taggart said as of early Thursday, neither 69-year-old Kathleen Wilson nor her vehicle have been located. The woman had spent a short time staying at the Mill Site RV Park before leaving early Monday to visit a friend in Chiloquin. Her 2012 Chevrolet Cruze with Oregon license plate 747EDB was last seen heading eastbound on Highway 138E leaving Roseburg. Wilson never reached her destination.

Taggart said Thursday Oregon State Police are conducting an aerial search utilizing an airplane. Taggart is encouraging the public to remain vigilant and reach out to friends and family to keep an eye out for Wilson’s vehicle.

The woman remains listed as an endangered missing person. Anyone who sees Wilson or her vehicle is asked to call authorities at 541-440-4471.

Wilson’s picture is posted with this story at www.541radio.com