MP search linked to missing man over

Van Wert independent news

MIDDLE POINT — Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced today that the searches in the Middle Point area have concluded.

The sheriff said properties at 304 S. Adams St. in Middle Point, 7266 Middle Point-Wetzel Road, a field at the intersection of Slane and Galvin roads, and a field and partial woods at the intersection of Church and Middle Point-Wetzel roads were all fully searched.

The Adams Street residence and the Middle Point-Wetzel Road location were both owned by Dale Gear.

Sheriff Riggenbach did confirm that the searches were conducted in connection with a missing person’s investigation being conducted by the Van Wert Police Department involving Kori Glossett.

 

The sheriff also noted that, during execution of the search warrants, a number of evidentiary items were found and were collected by crime scene investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. In addition, Sheriff Riggenbach said a number of tips related to Glossett’s disappearance have been received and are being followed up.

Glossett, 25, was reported missing by his father on July 21. The searches were likely conducted because of a report that Gear and Glossett knew each other and may have been involved in a relationship.

Investigators will also likely be checking other locations, and Sheriff Riggenbach said hunters should be aware of that, and continue to be aware of their surroundings while they hunt, “to maintain everyone’s safety.”

Anyone with additional information on Glossett’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Van Wert Police Department at 419.238.2462, Crime Stoppers at 419.238.STOP, or the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office at 419.238.3866.

Local residents may also use the “submit a crime tip” link on the sheriff’s website at www.vanwertcountysheriff.com.

 

 

Story updated 10/7/16 at 2:52 a.m.