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Family of missing Grangeville woman offers reward for info

Nearly four months have passed since Shawnta LaRae Pankey vanished.
Credit: Idaho Co. Sheriff's Office
Shawnta Pankey

IDAHO COUNTY -- Nearly four months have passed since Shawnta LaRae Pankey vanished.

Despite extensive searches and investigation by the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, officials have found no trace of the missing Grangeville woman.

On Tuesday, Pankey's family announced a $3,500 reward for information that could lead them to the 25-year-old, or to her body.

"Additionally, if foul play was involved, an additional reward of $3,500 is offered by the family for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible," the sheriff's office wrote in a press release.

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Pankey has been missing since April 15. Her boyfriend told investigators she had been at the Pine Bar and was walking along the Salmon River that day at about 10 a.m. She has not been seen or had any contact with relatives or friends since.

The sheriff's office has not ruled out the possibility of foul play in her disappearance.

Pankey has long curly red hair, and is about 5'4" and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue-and-green tank top and pink cowboy boots.

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Anyone with information or tips is urged to contact the sheriff's office directly, instead of reaching out to Pankey's family. The Idaho County Sheriff's Office can be reached at 208-983-1100. Tipsters can also email Detective Jerry Johnson at jjohnson@idahocounty.org, or send a private message to the sheriff's office Facebook page.

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