On Thursday, January 25, 2024, deputies from the Sheriff’s Central Station began an investigation into a missing juvenile. Through investigation, deputies learned that between 7:50 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. that morning, 16-year-old Kate Heinze left Redlands East Valley High School. Heinze was captured on video at the University of Redlands Metro Station at 9:23 a.m., wearing dark sweatpants, dark colored t-shirt, blue backpack, and eyeglasses.
It was also learned Heinze was going to take the train to Los Angeles or Colorado. She was last seen arriving at the Los Angeles Union Train Station at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Photos of Heinze are being released and investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating her. The second image is a photograph of Heinze at the University of Redlands Metro Station.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective M. Gordon at 909-387-3545 or call 9-1-1. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
INCIDENT: Missing Juvenile
LOCATION: Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374
MISSING PERSON: Kate Heinze, 16-year-old Female Juvenile of Redlands, CA / 5’8” tall, 140 lbs., Blond Hair and Blue Eyes
Refer: Detective M. Gordon
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 012400169
Investigators Request the Public's Help in Locating a Missing Teen from Redlands
By San Bernardino County Sheriff, Community Writer
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February 6, 2024 at 07:35pm. Views: 935
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