Mickey Shunick Case, Latest From Lafayette Police on May 28

Direct from Lafayette Police Department:

UPDATE VII: Search at Whiskey Bay Discontinued

Lafayette, LA – As of noon, Lafayette Police have discontinued the search of the area surrounding where Mickey Shunick’s bike was found. Investigators were unable to locate any other significant evidence. The investigation remains ongoing.

UPDATE VI: Bike Found Beneath Whiskey Bay Bridge

Original Release: May 27, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Police are confirming that Mickey Shunick’s bike has been found beneath the Whiskey Bay I-10 Bridge at Exit #127. Some local fisherman located the bike and notified police through the tips line. The entire area and the river are being searched for clues and evidence. Police are asking the public to remain out of the area so that law enforcement officials can search. The case remains under investigation.

UPDATE V: Additional Vehicles Sought in Search for Mickey

Original Release: May 26, 2012 @ 5:30 pm

Lafayette, LA – Detectives have provided an updated picture of the initial vehicle of interest and the pictures of two additional vehicles that were in the area during the same time frame when Mickey Shunick was last captured on surveillance footage. The first truck (Picture1) drove from the area that Mickey had traveled. It is evident from the new photo that the vehicle has a bed cover and tinted windows. The second truck (Picture2) is a white 4 door Chevrolet Z71 that traveled in the same direction of Mickey on St. Landry Street. The third vehicle (Pictures 3 &4) is an 80’s or 90’s 4 door vehicle with body work on the rear right quarter panel. Detectives are interested in locating the vehicles and speaking with the occupants to obtain further information on the case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the tips line at 337-291-8633.