Shirley Polk

Missing
Case Description
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Shirley Jean Maske Polk, a 33-year-old woman, was last seen on December 26, 1978, in Norwood, North Carolina. She reportedly vanished near the Rocky River, which forms the boundary between Anson County and Stanly County. The circumstances around her disappearance are mysterious, with evidence suggesting she may have entered the river around the time she went missing. On the day of her disappearance, Shirley was last seen wearing a black jumpsuit with narrow shoulder straps.

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Last Seen: Dec 26, 1978
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    Victim Details

    May 31, 2024

    Jun 11, 2024

    Shirley

    Polk

    79

    33

    65 inches

    122 lbs

    Black / African American

    Female

    Dec 26, 1978

    Norwood

    North Carolina

    Anson County

    No

    144136

    Anson County Sheriff's Office

    Wadesboro

    North Carolina

    Anson County

    28170

    119 North Washington Street, North Carolina

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.co.anson.nc.us/179/Sheriffs-Office

    North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation - Capital District

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    10/01/2024


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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I am prayin... ...Read More
    07/31/2024
    Is there a Facebook page dedicated to Shirley? I would love to stay updated on any news or events re... ...Read More
    05/10/2024
    I am devastated to hear that Shirley is missing. She was a dear friend of mine, and my heart aches a... ...Read More
    10/01/2023
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