[UPDATE: In Contact With Georga] Rio Dell Woman Missing

Georga Burns

A 40-year-old Rio Dell woman is missing after leaving her home late Thursday night.

Georga Burns, described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with light brown hair, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. According to information provided to authorities and shared with RHBB, Burns left her residence following an argument, taking only a small black backpack, her dog, and her Isuzu keys. She did not take her phone or her tablet, both of which were later found at the home. She was last seen wearing black pants, a tan green hiking boot, a dark colored hoodie, and a small multipocketed backback.

Burns’ dog was discovered alone on the front steps of the residence a few hours later, without a leash or collar. This is highly unusual as her dog is an emotional support animal.

Georga Burns with the emerald necklace she was wearing when she left.

Those close to Burns say she has not contacted her son or friends since her disappearance. Efforts to reach individuals she is known to trust have been unsuccessful.

A missing person report has been filed with the Rio Dell Police Department, and they have been provided with photographs and identifying details, including information about tattoos and personal items she may have been wearing.

Burns is a personal friend of this reporter, and her disappearance has caused concern among those who know her.

The Isuzu is around a gold colored ’97 Trooper with a Washington license plate of something like CJE2012 . There are tech rescue stickers on the upper back window.

Anyone with information about Georga Burns’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Rio Dell Police Department at (707) 764-5642.

UPDATE 11:20 a.m.: While Georga has not been confirmed located by law enforcement, Georga has reached out to me via email and I am comfortable that it is her. She says she is okay.  Several people have seen her in the Dinsmore area and law enforcement is hoping to make contact with her there.