In the autumn of 2025, concern grew for the well-being of Crystal Dawn Sanford, a 42-year-old woman who was last heard from on September 25th in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Originally from the Baxter County area, her family grew worried when they could no longer make contact with her. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were troubling, with information suggesting that she may have been experiencing homelessness at the time, adding a layer of vulnerability to her situation.
A formal missing person report was filed with the North Little Rock Police Department on November 10, 2025, officially beginning an investigation into her whereabouts.
Authorities and loved ones were anxious for any information that could lead to her location. Crystal was described as a Caucasian female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. She was also known to use the alias Crystal Gassaway. The North Little Rock Police Department managed the case, registered under the number 2025-110716, while her details were also entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The lack of information on her clothing or potential means of transportation made the search more challenging for investigators and her concerned family.
After a period of uncertainty for her friends and family, the search for Crystal Dawn Sanford came to a positive conclusion. Official records were updated to indicate that she had been located and was alive. This resolution brought an end to the active missing person investigation. The case began with a 42-year-old woman vanishing under concerning circumstances in North Little Rock, prompting an official police search and a period of distress for her family. Thankfully, the case was ultimately closed not with tragedy, but with the reassuring news that she was no longer missing.Last Seen: Sep 25, 2025
