Did the blogger say the witness was headed to a laundry mat? I think if LE are sincere about finding Ember, they would check out every lead. Couldn't the witness have been headed to a home of family/friend? I'm not understanding how a blogger who actually lives in the area thinks it is credible enough but those who don't live there don't find it credible. Seems to be a real disconnect.
JMO
Clear Creek leads out to shopping malls and 273 to anywhere in Redding. I live in a smaller town around there and even we have 24 hour laundry facilities.