Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said detectives are aware of her personal relationships, and have spoken to people who can account for her whereabouts through Oct. 2. The department is urging anyone with information to reach out, noting they can do so anonymously at CPDtip.com.
“Leads are very important to us now,” Guglielmi said.
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Phillips said her daughter’s car has been parked outside her apartment for the past two weeks. She was able to gain access to the car, and found Coles’ purse and cellphone inside.
Regina Kennedy, a family friend, said Coles was last seen on Oct. 2, when she went to an appointment with her aunt and a friend.
Kennedy said the post office told family members Coles called off work the next day, on Oct. 3. She said the family wanted to confirm on her cellphone that she was the one who called in, but couldn’t access the phone due to a passcode.
Kennedy said Coles had a lunch bag in her car, as if she had planned to go to work.
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Coles loves working as a mail carrier and worked hard to become a permanent employee, Phillips said. She planned to get pregnant once she secured steady employment.
“Everything was looking good for her,” Phillips said. “Everything was how she planned it.”
Police investigating whether missing mail carrier Kierra Coles met with foul play
