By Alliance Police Department
We are incredibly relieved to share that Patricia Eichhorn, who was reported missing on May 28, 2024, has been found safe.
She was located dehydrated but otherwise in good health and is currently receiving the medical care she needs. We expect her to make a full recovery. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the search and rescue mission. Your support and efforts have been invaluable.
Special thanks to the citizens of Alliance who aided in the search, the businesses that helped comb through security footage, and our brothers and sisters with the Nebraska State Patrol and the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office.
Thanks to the NSP Airwing for coming out and assisting. Thanks to the NSP Drone Operators helping us cover large amounts of ground during the day and nighttime. We also extend our gratitude to our dispatchers and officers who put in all of their hard work in the past 48 hours to ensure a successful recovery.
Special shoutout to #483 Trooper Garfio for checking the area surrounding Alliance and discovering our missing person. We love you buddy!
At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Patricia and her family as they focus on her recovery.
Thank you, Alliance, for your support and understanding.