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No evidence found in Fort Pierce after tip about missing person's case

No evidence found in Fort Pierce after tip about missing person's case
ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, CHRIS. WE’RE FOLLOWING LATE BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT. THE SAINT LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE IN RELATION TO A MISSING PERSONS CASE. THIS AFTER THEY RECEIVED A TIP. INVESTIGATORS HAVE BEEN SEARCHING THE AREA PALMETTO DRIVE THAT’S IN FORT PIERCE USING SPECIALIZED RADAR EQUIPMENT AND K-9 TEAMS. SHERIFF KEN MASCARA SAYING THAT IT’S JUST STILL TOO
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No evidence found in Fort Pierce after tip about missing person's case
St. Lucie County deputies have concluded their search for evidence in a missing persons case after receiving a tip. Sheriff Ken Mascara said the investigation began on March 13 and deputies used ground-penetrating radar and K9s to search near Palmetto Drive in Fort Pierce. Deputies also dug and sifted excavated.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 “It is too early to tell whether or not a crime has occurred,” said Mascara. “But our detectives are working nonstop to thoroughly investigate the area, and they will remain on site until our search is complete.”On Wednesday, the sheriff's office posted to its Facebook page stating detectives wrapped up their search that afternoon after not finding any evidence to support the tip.The sheriff's office did not disclose which missing person's case is under investigation.To report a tip to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, click here.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokThis is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

St. Lucie County deputies have concluded their search for evidence in a missing persons case after receiving a tip.

Sheriff Ken Mascara said the investigation began on March 13 and deputies used ground-penetrating radar and K9s to search near Palmetto Drive in Fort Pierce. Deputies also dug and sifted excavated.

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“It is too early to tell whether or not a crime has occurred,” said Mascara. “But our detectives are working nonstop to thoroughly investigate the area, and they will remain on site until our search is complete.”

On Wednesday, the sheriff's office posted to its Facebook page stating detectives wrapped up their search that afternoon after not finding any evidence to support the tip.

The sheriff's office did not disclose which missing person's case is under investigation.

To report a tip to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, click here.

Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.