A close‑knit family from New York City is anxiously awaiting news about Alisa Goods, 63, who vanished while on a vacation in Las Vegas. Goods was staying with a friend in the city when she left the house on Saturday, Aug. 8, to run an errand at a CVS store and never returned.
Family’s attempts to locate her
Goods’ niece, Alana Calloway, told reporters the family filed a missing‑persons report two days after Goods failed to come back. “It took him two days to file that report,” Calloway said, referring to the friend who was hosting Goods. “Then it took four more days for a detective to get involved.”
The family says they have spoken with a Las Vegas Police Department detective but feel the case has not been treated as a priority. “She is not a priority,” the detective reportedly told Calloway, a comment that has left the family frustrated and confused.
Suspicious texts and phone calls
While waiting for further police updates, Calloway began calling Goods’ cell phone. One call was answered briefly before the caller hung up. The next day, an unknown person answered, hung up, and then sent a series of text messages that appeared to come from Goods herself.
The messages asked for Bitcoin, claiming the sender needed money to repair a phone. One text read, “you didn’t send the money, you said you did,” and another demanded, “Send the money so I can get my phone fixed and I’ll call you.” Calloway replied, “Video call me!!!” but received no response.
Family’s ongoing efforts
Members of the family have traveled to Las Vegas to meet with police in person and to keep the investigation active. Darla Miles, another relative, contacted the Las Vegas Police Department, which confirmed that Goods remains a missing person and that the investigation is ongoing.
Calloway emphasized the family’s hope for Goods’ safe return: “We want to find her. We want to find her well and alive. We want her home.”
What’s next?
The Las Vegas Police Department has not released further details about the investigation, and no arrests have been made. The family continues to monitor Goods’ phone for any activity and urges anyone with information to contact authorities.
Authorities advise the public to be cautious of unsolicited messages requesting cryptocurrency, as such scams are common in missing‑person cases. If you receive a suspicious text claiming to be from a missing loved one, do not send money and report the incident to law enforcement.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
