Mickey Shunick Update: Command Center To Be Relocated To Blackham
(Due to the evolving nature of this story, we will have updates' as new information becomes available. By 'Updates', we mean that we will not post a "new" story, we will place the newest information at the top of this story, with earlier postings, chronologically, to follow.)
(UPDATE: 4:30pm, 5/26/12)
Lafayette City Police cancelled the press briefing that was to be held today at 3pm. They are still asking residents and business owners to review any surveillance footage from early Saturday morning (5/19/12), between 1:30 and 3am, for any signs of Mickey Shunick or a white, four-door, late-model pick-up truck.
Volunteer organizers are moving the search headquarters to Blackham Coliseum at 7pm today. Any able-bodied volunteers who can assist in the move are asked to show up at Our Lady of Wisdom Center on campus before 7pm to help with the move.
Remember, all search volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Organizers are asking that all search volunteers wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and bring some type of backpack/bag to carry water/sunscreen/supplies, etc., and any type of tool that can be used to 'clear' or 'move aside' brush/bushes.
Organizers remind all volunteers that you must present a valid id/driver's license and get signed in before heading out to search or lending a hand at the command center.
In an effort to decrease the number of false rumors and to help authorities concentrate on credible leads, Mickey's sister, Charlene Shunick, posted the following on Facebook yesterday:
PLEASE REMEMBER: until a member of my family, me or the police release a statement/fact/lead the other information is FALSE. We need to make sure everyone gets the facts right so that we can be as efficient as possible! We did find some footage of the Mick, and we noticed a few large 4-door white trucks in that area at that time to see if they saw or know anything, even what street she got on next! Again we cannot thank every single one of your for your love, concern and support! We couldn't be where we are without all of you! ♥
Anyone with any information can call the Mickey Shunick Tip Line at 337-291-8633.
There will be a benefit show at Parc International tomorrow to help raise funds for search efforts. Gates open at 5pm, Vagabond Swing and Givers will be performing. There is a suggested $15 donation for entry.
(UPDATE: 7pm, 5/25/12)