Peoria, IL – Eight years after her disappearance, police in Peoria say the case of Alexis Camry Scott remains an active investigation, with detectives continuing to follow new leads.
According to the Peoria Police Department, Scott was last seen on September 23, 2017, leaving a house party on Richmond Avenue around 5:00 a.m. Since that morning, investigators say there have been no confirmed signs of life and her usual daily activities abruptly stopped.
Police Chief Eric Echevarria said in a statement that the department remains committed to finding answers for Scott’s family. “Eight years is far too long for any family to be without answers. We want the community and Alexis Camry Scott’s loved ones to know that we have not forgotten her. This is still an active investigation, and we remain committed to finding the truth,” he said.
Authorities emphasized that Scott’s mother, April Scott, has been kept informed throughout the process, even as some details have been withheld to protect the integrity of the case. The department praised her persistence as a source of inspiration in the long-running search.
Investigators are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help, stressing that even the smallest details may be critical. Tips can be reported directly to the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submitted anonymously through tip411, or shared with Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
“As we mark the anniversary of Alexis Camry Scott’s disappearance, we stand with her family, friends, and loved ones,” Echevarria added. “Our promise is clear: we will not stop searching, and we will not stop fighting for justice.”
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