THE search for a postal worker who mysteriously vanished days ago has ended after her family begged the public to help find her.
Kimberly Armstrong, a 53-year-old from Constableville, New York, which is about 70 miles northeast of Syracuse, never returned home after leaving for a doctor's visit on Friday afternoon.
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Armstrong was last known to be in Lyons Falls, traveling about 13 miles north to Lowville in a GMC Envoy.
The circumstances around Armstrong's disappearance are still unknown at this time.
Loved ones said that Armstrong was about to retire from the United States Postal Service and was working on a children's book.
Police began looking for Armstrong on Saturday morning, but shortly after 4pm that day, the sheriff’s office said that their search had concluded.
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It's unclear why authorities have ended their search and canceled their BOLO (Be On Look Out) alert.
A community Facebook page called What's Happening in Boonville, New York posted a statement on behalf of Armstrong's family, implying that she died.
“Thank you for your love and support. For everything! Searching, reaching out and the love and support," the post read.
"Unfortunately, Kimberly has left us and we all have a huge hole and left to ask ourselves why.
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"We, again, want to thank everyone for your love and support and, respectfully, request that everyone respect the families’ privacy at this time."
Armstrong's family thanked the sheriff's office for "the hard work and professionalism in our search for Kim."
The U.S. Sun reached out to the sheriff's office but has not received confirmation of Armstrong's death.
Armstrong's community supported her family in their search, spreading the word about her disappearance before they heard the grim news.
"At the request of Bill Armstrong we’re asking for your help and support," the Blue Mountain Diner wrote in a post announcing that his wife Kim was missing.
The local restaurant added that they hope Armstrong returns home safely.
"I pray that she is in good hands and that everything turns out very positive. Thank you for your support and your understanding," the message said.
