State Police continue to investigate the 1985 disappearance of an Angelica woman

In the evening of Aug. 31, 1985, a clerk at Village Market in Angelica reported Ms. Wilbur had not picked up her newspapers for the last week. The initial report was made to the Angelica Police Department.

A Sergeant with the Angelica Police Department checked with neighbors and acquaintances, who reported no one had seen Ms. Wilbur since the previous Saturday — Aug. 24, 1985.

The Sergeant went to the Wilbur’s residence at 96 West Main St. in Angelica and observed Wilbur’s 1985 Ford Escort in the driveway. The Sergeant found an unlocked rear door and entered the kitchen area of the residence. He was then called to an accident and left the residence.

Approximately two hours later, the same Sergeant returned to the residence with the then Angelica Police Chief. The residence was checked with no signs of Wilbur. It did appear that she had recently purchased groceries as they were observed on the counter in the kitchen. The exterior of the residence was also checked with no signs of foul play noted.

On Sept. 2, 1985, the case was reported to the New York State Police and assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. A full investigation was launched that included forensic examination of the Wilbur residence and its contents, as well as the adjacent property. No evidence was developed, and no sign of Ms. Wilbur was found.

Investigators have followed leads and conducted numerous interviews since 1985.

The disappearance of Ms. Wilbur continues to be actively investigated, with Investigators conducting recent interviews in the Angelica area.

Ms. Wilbur who was 75 at the time of her disappearance, has not been located, and would be 107 years old today.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Inv. Scott Cicirello of the New York State Police in Amity by calling 585-268-7085. Please refer to SJS#3029349.

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