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May 31, 2025

St. Johnsbury / Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004758

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 5/30/2025 at 1213 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Austin Road, West Fairlee, VT

VIOLATION: Missing Vulnerable Adult

 

MISSING: Elyssa Riso                                               

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Fairlee, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 5/30/2025, at approximately 1213 hours, The Vermont State Police was notified of a missing female on Austin Road in the town of West Fairlee, VT. Investigation revealed that Elyssa Riso (25) left her residence between 5/29/2025 at 2200 hours and 5/30/2025 at 0930 hours. The incident does not appear suspicious, though there are concerns for Riso's welfare as she is a vulnerable adult. A recent photo of Riso is attached. Riso is approximately 5' tall and 145 pounds with brown hair and eyes. A clothing description is currently unavailable. Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

 

 

 

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