Deputies with the Hale County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to help locate Amy Elizabeth Gilliam, a 44‑year‑old woman from Northport who has been missing since Saturday, Sept. 12. Gilliam was last observed traveling north on Alabama Highway 25 just beyond Greensboro.
Details of the disappearance
According to the sheriff’s office, Gilliam was wearing blue jeans and a shirt of an unknown color at the time she vanished. She was carrying a purse and a black tote bag. Law‑enforcement officials believe she may be traveling on foot and could be in the Tuscaloosa area.
Gilliam is described as standing 5 feet 9 inches tall. The Hale County Sheriff’s Office has provided this description to aid volunteers and anyone with information in identifying her.
How the community can assist
Authorities ask anyone who saw Gilliam on Highway 25, or who has any information about her whereabouts, to contact Capt. Nelson at the Hale County Sheriff’s Office by calling 334‑624‑3081. Prompt tips can help deputies focus their search efforts and bring Gilliam home safely.
The sheriff’s office emphasizes that community involvement is critical in missing‑person cases. Residents are encouraged to share any observations, no matter how minor they may seem, and to keep an eye out in neighborhoods, parks, and other public spaces in the Tuscaloosa vicinity.
About Hale County law‑enforcement
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office routinely works with neighboring jurisdictions, including Tuscaloosa County, to coordinate searches and share resources. Their collaborative approach aims to cover a broad area quickly when a missing‑person report is filed.
For updates on the investigation, the public can follow official statements from the Hale County Sheriff’s Office or check local news outlets that cover West Alabama community news.
Reminder of safety practices
While assisting in the search, community members should remain vigilant about personal safety. If a tip leads to a location, it is advisable to contact deputies first rather than approaching the area alone.
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the support of Northport, Greensboro, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding communities as they work to locate Amy Elizabeth Gilliam.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
