Gainesville, FL – Authorities in Alachua County are asking for the public’s help today in locating a missing woman last seen in Gainesville earlier this week, prompting growing concern from family and law enforcement.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Elizabeth M. Sacca was reported missing by her father after she failed to return home. Deputies say Sacca was last seen on Thursday, January 22, at approximately 7:30 a.m., when she left her residence in southwest Gainesville.
Investigators say Sacca packed a green backpack and left in her work vehicle. That vehicle was later found by law enforcement abandoned and unlocked in the parking lot of a Starbucks near the Oaks Mall, a busy commercial area in Gainesville. Officials confirmed the vehicle was not occupied when it was located.
Sacca’s father told deputies he is increasingly worried about her well-being, citing recent life changes that may be affecting her mental and emotional state. As of today, authorities say Sacca has not been seen or heard from, raising serious concern for her safety.
Elizabeth Sacca is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with an “ITG Brands” logo and black jeans.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who may have seen Sacca or has information about her whereabouts to come forward immediately.
📞 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Combined Communications Center at 352-955-1818 and select Option #5.
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