Crime & Safety

Massive Search For Missing Barnstable Woman Enters 7th Day

The 76-year-old woman was last seen walking in the area of Pine Street in West Barnstable Thursday morning.

BARNSTABLE, MA — A massive search for a missing 76-year-old Barnstable woman entered its seventh day Tuesday.

Clare Fearon was last seen walking in the area of Pine Street in West Barnstable about 10 a.m. Thursday, the Barnstable Police Department said in a media release. Fearon was wearing black leggings, a long-sleeve blue shirt and black footwear.

"Search efforts to locate Clare continued today as part of a coordinated operation involving members of the Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team," the Barnstable Police Department said in its latest update Tuesday.

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"Search teams focused on wooded areas in West Barnstable, utilizing drones, ATVs, and foot patrols to cover the terrain.Detectives continue to actively investigate the case and follow up on all credible leads," the media release said.

"Working in partnership with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA), investigators have confirmed that Clare was not picked up by, nor did she ride on, any CCRTA buses," according to the release.

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"At this time, there is no information to suggest that Clare's disappearance is suspicious in nature, and there is no reason to believe there is any danger to the public," the release said. "Anyone with information regarding Clare's whereabouts, or who may have video footage that could assist investigators, is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department at 508-778-3874."

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