Authorities in Washington, DC are actively searching for Antoinette Forbes, a 53‑year‑old single mother who disappeared from her home in the 3200 block of Nebraska Avenue, NW, on Friday, September 4. Forbes left behind her two phones, wallet, laptop, car and her dog, Max, prompting a frantic family‑wide effort to locate her.
Family describes the disappearance
Forbes, described by the Metropolitan Police Department as an Asian woman about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing roughly 115 pounds, was last seen in person on September 4. Her older sister, Aileen Forbes, told CNN the family is in “absolute shock and horror.” Aileen emphasized that Antoinette is a devoted mother to a 10‑year‑old son and a reliable professional who would not abandon her child, dog or sister.
Friends and relatives say the front door of the home was unlocked when they entered on Labor Day. Inside they found the phones, wallet, laptop and car exactly where they had been left, but Antoinette was nowhere to be found. “I think something happened,” texted a neighbor, Margarita, after checking the house. Her husband, Louis, later confirmed the unsettling scene.
Police investigation
The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the case is an active investigation but declined to release further details, including whether home‑surveillance footage has been reviewed. Officers have asked the public to call 202‑727‑9099 or text 50411 with any tips.
Employer offers support
Forbes works for Eli Lilly, the multinational pharmaceutical company. A company spokesperson said the firm is cooperating with police and urged anyone with information to come forward, adding, “We are deeply concerned for Antoinette and are thinking of her and her family in this uncertain time. We hope for her safe return.”
Community response
Friends and family have mobilized a search effort, checking with hospitals and monitoring travel records. Elizabeth Northrup, a close friend staying with Aileen, said they do not believe Antoinette left voluntarily. “She did not walk out of that house and go voluntarily,” Northrup told CNN.
The sisters had spoken on the phone the day before the disappearance, a routine weekend morning call. During the call Aileen saw Antoinette inside the home with her son, discussing ordinary weekend plans. The next day, Antoinette failed to return the call, and subsequent attempts to reach her went unanswered.
Appeal for information
Aileen Forbes urges anyone who may have seen anything—no matter how small—to contact police. “Someone had to have seen something, anything, some small thing, seen her. We need the evidence that’s going to enable the police to do their jobs and bring Antoinette home,” she said.
The case remains open, and the family continues to hold onto hope while awaiting any leads that could bring Antoinette Forbes back to her son and loved ones.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
