Arizona woman missing since June 8 feared to be without vital insulin medication
Schneider was last seen travelling to Stanfield, around 80 miles outside of Tucson
An Arizona family is appealing for public help in locating a missing insulin-dependent woman who was last seen on 8 June and is believed to have exhausted her medication supply nearly two weeks ago. Gayle Schneider of Tucson — who also goes by the name Gayle Santangelo — was last seen travelling to meet an acquaintance in Stanfield, a town approximately 80 miles outside of Tucson, and has not been in contact with family or friends since. Her family told local outlets 13 News and KVOA that she is insulin-dependent and would have run out of her supply by 11 June.
Police confirm active search
The Tucson Police Department confirmed to People magazine that authorities are actively searching for Schneider. "Gayle's family reported to us and the Pinal County Sheriff's Department that she did not return from a trip," the department said in a statement. "We currently have an attempt to locate bulletin active for her."
Family members added that Schneider's phone has been switched off since her disappearance, and she has made no contact with any relatives or friends in the weeks since she was last seen.
Description and identifying features
Schneider is described as being between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 115 lbs, with greenish-brown eyes and red-blonde hair. She has several distinctive tattoos that may help identify her: a cherry blossom on her right thigh, stylist scissors on her left inner forearm, and a flower on the top of her left foot.
Anyone with information on Schneider's whereabouts is urged to contact the Tucson Police Department on 520-791-4444.
