STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B3001592
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Colin Shepley
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 05/06/2024 at 2313 hours.
INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro/Wilmington/Dover Areas
MISSING PERSON: Johanne Thayer
AGE: 61
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Johanne Thayer has been located safely.
***Initial news release, 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024***
On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks was notified of a missing person complaint originating in the Town of Readsboro. It is reported that Johanne Thayer left her home around 0930 hours on 05/06/2024 and was last seen in Wilmington, VT around 1000 hours. Johanne was last seen operating a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe with Vermont registration GGH523.
There are concerns for Thayer's welfare and at this time, it is unknown what direction and/or location she may have been traveling to. A picture of Thayer, as well as a vehicle of likeness is attached. Anyone with information that may lead to locating Thayer, is urged to contact the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421
Trooper Colin Shepley
Vermont State Police Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421
