WINONA, Minn. – New areas of Winona and Fillmore counties have been targeted in the search for Maddi Kingsbury, who has been missing since March 31, said Police Chief Tom Williams. This week, he said, more than 100 law enforcement and public safety personnel have searched the new areas based on tips and fresh information uncovered by investigators, he said. Search warrants have been used for the searches, the chief said, but he didn’t elaborate except to say the warrants were “numerous.” He noted that Winona police continue to lean on the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to identify and process forensic evidence. Dozens of tips a day continue to come in, Williams said. “If you know something you think could be valuable and you haven’t shared it, you can call 1-800-222-TIPS or go online Crime Stoppers,” he said.
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Williams: “We have had two goals since we learned Maddi was missing: bring her home and if warranted, hold accountable the person or persons responsible for her disappearance. Releasing certain information about the investigation would jeopardize our ability to achieve these goals. We understand just how much the community wants answers and we are asking everyone to be patient as the investigation process unfolds. We remain confident we will find Maddi and bring her home to her family”