Crest Hill police still searching for missing woman

Crest Hill police are still trying to find a woman who was last seen June 12 at the intersection of Theodore Street and Raynor Avenue.

Wendy Gessing, 50, was believed to be traveling a gray Honda CR-V, which police were able to find on Thursday, according to a Crest Hill police news release.

She was reportedly spotted on Wednesday at the Motel 6 at 1850 McDonough St. in Joliet, police said. Her last confirmed sighting was June 12 at the intersection of Theodore Street and Raynor Avenue.

Gessing is 5-foot-5, weighs about 130 pounds, and has brown eyes with blonde hair, police said. She also has a tattoo on her left forearm.

Anyone with information on Gessing’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Crest Hill Police Department at 815-741-5111.

Crest Hill Police Chief Ed Clark said he didn’t have any information to indicate Gessing’s disappearance was suspicious.

“We’re looking to find her and make sure she’s safe,” Clark said.