(Body Found) 20 yr old Cynthia Marie Sumner missing from Toledo, OH

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Woman with muscular dystrophy missing
Search begins for Cynthia Marie Sumner

Updated: Friday, 07 Aug 2009, 12:32 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 07 Aug 2009, 12:32 PM EDT

TOLEDO, Ohio - A twenty-year-old woman with muscular dystrophy has been reported missing.

Cynthia Marie Sumner talked with her mother around 2pm Thursday and said she was fine and was on her way home by riding her bicycle.  She never arrived.

Toledo Police were notified and conducted a search where she may have been along with Sumner's father.  They did not find her.

The missing woman is 5'4" and weighs approixmately 125 pounds.  She has brown hair and hazel eyes.  There is no information on what clothes she was wearing at the time she was reported missing.

A search party to find Sumner was organized at 11:30am at Jamie Farr Park.

If you have any information , call Detectives at 419-255-1111
http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/wupw_news_local_woman_with_muscular_dystrophy_missing_20090807

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Boyfriend arrested; neighbors search for missing disabled woman

Posted: Aug 07, 2009 10:40 AM CDT Updated: Aug 07, 2009 6:24 PM
By Lisa Rantala

TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - "This is her right here," said Mary Sumner showing a photo of her daughter Cindy, "If you see her, please bring her home to me."

Sumner last saw 20-year-old Cindy at 11 a.m. Thursday when she went out for a bike ride. She says her daughter has muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. "Her multiple sclerosis is up here," said Sumner pointing to her head, "That's why she doesn't act like a 20 year-old."

Neighbors and family members formed a search party around 11:30 a.m. at Jamie Farr Park in north Toledo. They believe that's where she might have ridden.

She was reported missing at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday when she didn't come home from an afternoon bike ride

Cindy broke up with her boyfriend, who is a registered sex offender, several months ago. "As soon as I saw that, I said 'Cindy, get away from him.' She didn't listen. She's still in love with this kid."

That boyfriend molested a nine year-old in Henry County in 2006. Police arrested him after Cindy's disappearance for failing to register. He told police he hadn't seen Cindy in four days.

Police say they checked a half dozen addresses for Cindy and her bike and still aren't sure if she left on her own free will.

Her family says she's not answering her cell phone, and they're fearing the worst.

Cynthia is 5 ft. 4 in. tall and weighs 125 pounds.

http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=10865851






Police say Cindy was reported missing Thursday evening

A 20-year-old woman is missing and your help is needed to find her. Family members have been working around the clock passing out flyers and trying to bring Cindy home safely. Police say Cindy was reported missing Thursday evening.Her mother talked to her around 2:00 that day but says Cindy never came home from riding her bike.

Cindy has MS and muscular dystrophy and is described as having the mentality of a 12-year-old. A family friend said she would do whatever anyone tells her.

The search is centered around Jamie Farr Park but extends to all parts of Toledo. Cindy was last seen riding her bicycle which is a blue and white Huffy mountain bike with plush teddy bears and artifical flowers affixed to the front.

Cindy's ex-boyfriend, Nathan Lang, has been arrested on outstanding warrants. He told police he hadn't seen her in four days but a neighbor says they were seen together Thursday. Lang is a sex offender.

Cindy is around 5'4", 125 pounds with long brown hair in a ponytail and hazel eyes. She was wearing a Friendly Center t-shirt with the word STAFF on the back. If you have any information, call 911.

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=6953633

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/video?id=6955581

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Article published August 07, 2009
Police, family members search for missing North Toledo woman

BLADE STAFF

Authorities Friday were searching for a 20-year-old woman who went missing Thursday when she did not return to her North Toledo home from a bicycle ride.

Cynthia Sumner, of North Erie Street, was last heard from about 2 p.m. Thursday when she told her mother on the phone that she was fine and on her way home, Toledo police said.

Police said Miss Sumner’s mother was worried because the missing woman has muscular dystrophy and stays in a certain area on her bike rides. Police and Miss Sumner’s father later searched the area but nothing was found, officers said.

"I just want my baby back," her mother, Mary, said.

Family members and police gathered Friday afternoon at the Jamie Farr Park in the 2100 block of North Summit Street in North Toledo to begin searching for Miss Sumner.

Miss Sumner, a 2007 graduate of Scott High School, is about 5 feet and 4 inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes.

She was reported wearing a Friendly Center shirt. She was riding a blue and white Huffy mountain bike with a red flower and teddy bear attached to the handlebars.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090807/NEWS02/908079948



Cindy Sumner has physical and mental disabilities
By Laura Rice
Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.

TOLEDO, OH -- A 20-year-old developmentally disabled Toledo woman has been missing for over two days.

NBC4's Laura Rice met with Cindy Sumner's family and friends as they searched for her Saturday.

A couple dozen of Cindy's loved ones as they met at Jamie Farr Park where she was last seen, and then scoured Toledo.

One group stopped at a church where there was a rumor someone had spotted her and then at Cherry Street Mission where a homeless woman claimed to have seen Cindy.

But for now, the search continues.

"We're searching as many places as we can go. Hopefully we find her. She's never done this before. We just want her home," said Tina Rutkowski, Cindy's aunt.

All agree they could not just sit at home and do nothing.

"I'm just too nervous. I can't eat, sleep or nothing," said Timothy Sumner, Cindy's dad.

Everyone is convinced something is wrong. Because, they say, Cindy would not just run away.

"No, no, no," said Sumner. "She doesn't even know anything about the streets. She's never been out, she's always been around me."

The subject is hard for many to talk about because they are afraid of the worst.

"Anybody could tell her anything and she would believe them," said Rutkowski. "She is a very gullible person. She would believe anything anybody told her."

The group is hanging up posters and organizing larger search parties.

They are reaching out to the community for help.

"Any help that we can get it will be greatly appreciated," said Rutkowski. "The more eyes the better."

"She's a very sweet person. She loves everyone and she'd be thanking them if it was for her," said Lisa Mullins, Cindy's friend.

The group is trying to be positive and has one message for Cindy: come home.

"Cindy, you know we're friends and I miss you. And if you're watching this, contact the news or the police because we miss you and we just want you to come home safe," said Emily Chapman, Cindy's friend.

Cindy is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds.

She has brown hair and hazel eyes.

She was last seen riding a green and white Huffy mountain bike near Jamie Farr Park.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestopper at (419) 255-1111.

http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=334717

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The only Nathan Lang in the National Registry is a level 3 sex offender in MA. He was convicted of AGGRAVATED RAPE on 5/24/1989.

[Leroy]

Holy cow - I live in Toledo and have not heard about this...however I haven't watched the news lately so I guess that's why.

The scary thing is with no one being arrested in Nevaehs case....well Monroe is very close to Toledo...hmmm.

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Article published August 09, 2009
Residents use flyers in search for woman

A 20-year-old Toledo woman with medical and cognitive disabilities remained missing Saturday as friends, family, and police continued to search for her.

Cindy Sumner, who has muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and learning disabilities, was reported missing Thursday afternoon after she failed to meet her mother at their North Erie Street home. Mary Sumner said her daughter was usually in contact with family but had stopped answering her cell phone at about 3 p.m. Thursday.

Ms. Sumner was last seen wearing jean shorts and a shirt that said "Friendly Center" on the front and "STAFF" on the back. The 5-foot, 4-inch woman was riding her blue and white Huffy mountain bike with a teddy bear and red flower attached to the handlebars.

She has brown hair, brown eyes, and weighs 125 pounds, her family said.

Community members circulated flyers throughout the North Toledo neighborhood and contacted area soup kitchens yesterday.

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090809/NEWS16/908090357/-1/NEWS

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http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090808/NEWS16/908080374/0/BUSINESS
Article published August 08, 2009
Authorities ramp up search for 20-year-old

BLADE STAFF
Cindy Sumner

Cindy Sumner was the kind of woman who stayed in constant contact with her parents.

She was so reliable, in fact, that when she didn't arrive at her North Erie Street home Thursday afternoon and since has failed to answer her cell phone, her family and Toledo police became concerned.

Ms. Sumner, 20, who has muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive disabilities, was the focus of an extensive search friday that lasted throughout the day. Friends and family canvassed the areas she frequented with flyers and police sought out leads to her possible whereabouts.

As of 9:15 p.m. friday night, she remained missing.

"I'm scared," Ms. Sumner's mother, Mary, said as she waited with others in Jamie Farr Park in the city's north end. "I want my girl home. I want my baby home."

Mrs. Sumner said she last spoke to her daughter at about 2 p.m. Thursday when the two discussed meeting at their home. Mrs. Sumner said she arrived at home shortly after, but her daughter never did.

Ms. Sumner was last seen wearing jean shorts and a shirt that said "Friendly Center" on the front and "STAFF" on the back. The 5-foot, 4-inch woman was riding her blue and white Huffy mountain bike with a teddy bear and red flower attached to the handlebars.

Ms. Sumner has brown hair, brown eyes, and weighs 125 pounds, her family said.

Police were notified about the missing woman on Thursday and began an investigation.

Friday, the search intensified although there was some indication she may have left voluntarily.

"She has some medical problems and she's a little bit learning disabled. She's not like your average 20-year-old walking away," Sgt. Tim Noble said. "…There's an ongoing investigation, but because of the circumstances, we're very concerned."

As part of the investigation, police questioned a 21-year-old man who family members said was Ms. Sumner's ex-boyfriend.

He was arrested on an unrelated warrant for failure to verify as a sexual offender.

Family members and friends gathered for much of the day at Jamie Farr Park on Summit Street because they said it was an area that Ms. Sumner frequented often on her bike.

Ms. Sumner's family said her bike was her primary mode of transportation.

A 2007 graduate of Scott High School, Ms. Sumner was a fan of television wrestling and a big fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, her mother said.

Mrs. Sumner added that she's fearful for her daughter, who she said had "the mind of a 12-year-old."

"She told me she was on her way home," a tearful Mrs. Sumner said. "I then kept calling and calling and calling [her cell phone], but only got voice mail."

-By Erica Blake

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No mention of finding the bike yet either. I hope they are searching where the boyfriend lived.

Thanks for the updates.

Her parents need to contact the media. Her case might get more coverage than the average 20 year old missing person because of the fact that she has disabilities.

[Leroy]

No updates in the local news that I can find...how sad.

[Sassycat]

No updates in the local news that I can find...how sad.

Very sad.   The boyfriend lying about not seeing her for four days is not a good sign.     

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N. Toledo woman remains missing
Posted: Aug 10, 2009 5:30 AM CDT Updated: Aug 10, 2009 1:00 PM CDT

NORTH TOLEDO (WTOL) - A local family is pleading with the public to help them find a missing woman. 20-year-old Cindy Sumner was last seen Thursday, August 6 riding her bike.

She suffers from muscular dystrophy and is developmentally disabled.

Police are investigating her disappearance and volunteer search parties are combing north and east Toledo. If you would like to help search for Cindy, call 419-469-2639.

http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=10875304

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Family, friends keep looking for Sumner
Residents continue to search for lost local woman

Updated: Monday, 10 Aug 2009, 5:44 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 Aug 2009, 5:44 PM EDT

TOLEDO, Ohio - Family and friends of Cynthia Sumner were in East Toledo looking for any sign of her.

Police say they are getting a lot of calls from people saying they have seen her but so far none of those tips have panned out.

Cynthia family says she has physical and mental disabilities, and they are worried sick.

Sumner is 5' 4", about 125 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. If you've seen her, call Crime-Stopper at (419)255-1111.



http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/wupw_Family_friends_keep_looking_for_Sumner_08102009

There is video at the link.

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hmmmm...this doesn't look good..that boyfriend lied about seeing her...what else is he lying about?

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Finkbeiner meets with Mary Sumner
Mayor pledges resilience in search efforts

Updated: Monday, 10 Aug 2009, 10:26 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 Aug 2009, 10:26 PM EDT

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner was shaking hands with Mary Sumner for the first time.

This mother, along with friends and family, spoke with Finkbeiner across from Saint Louis Catholic Church in East Toledo, one of the last places Cindy Sumner was spotted.

"Hopefully we can still find Cindy or Cindy will make it back into her front door and everybody will be happy again," said Mayor Finkbeiner.

"It's great. I'm glad he's helping us - the more help the better," said Mary Sumner.

Twenty-year-old Cindy went missing back on Thursday, wearing a florescent green shirt that said "FRIENDLY Center" on the front, and "Staff" on the back.

Finding her is very important because Cindy has physical and mental disabilities.

Police and her family have searched near Jamie Farr Park in North Toledo and some areas on the east side.

Cindy's mother, Mary, doesn't think her daughter just ran away. She believes she may have gotten lost.

"Whoever has my daughter, tomorrow's her 21st birthday. Just let her go. Let her come home," Mary said. "She's my baby. I just want her home safe."

"We're back on the job and we're not going to surrender until we've done everything we possibly can," Finkbeiner said.

When the mayor says "we're back on the job" he's referring to the fact that over the past 24 hours Toledo Police have been busy with a fatal "officer-involved" shooting.

If you have any idea where Cindy might be call (419)255-1111.

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/wupw_Finkbeiner_meets_with_Mary_Sumner_08102009

Praying that Cindy is home for her birthday.

[Leroy]

Finkbeiner meets with Mary Sumner
Mayor pledges resilience in search efforts

Updated: Monday, 10 Aug 2009, 10:26 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 Aug 2009, 10:26 PM EDT

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner was shaking hands with Mary Sumner for the first time.

This mother, along with friends and family, spoke with Finkbeiner across from Saint Louis Catholic Church in East Toledo, one of the last places Cindy Sumner was spotted.

"Hopefully we can still find Cindy or Cindy will make it back into her front door and everybody will be happy again," said Mayor Finkbeiner.

"It's great. I'm glad he's helping us - the more help the better," said Mary Sumner.

Twenty-year-old Cindy went missing back on Thursday, wearing a florescent green shirt that said "FRIENDLY Center" on the front, and "Staff" on the back.

Finding her is very important because Cindy has physical and mental disabilities.

Police and her family have searched near Jamie Farr Park in North Toledo and some areas on the east side.

Cindy's mother, Mary, doesn't think her daughter just ran away. She believes she may have gotten lost.

"Whoever has my daughter, tomorrow's her 21st birthday. Just let her go. Let her come home," Mary said. "She's my baby. I just want her home safe."

"We're back on the job and we're not going to surrender until we've done everything we possibly can," Finkbeiner said.

When the mayor says "we're back on the job" he's referring to the fact that over the past 24 hours Toledo Police have been busy with a fatal "officer-involved" shooting.

If you have any idea where Cindy might be call (419)255-1111.

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/wupw_Finkbeiner_meets_with_Mary_Sumner_08102009

Praying that Cindy is home for her birthday.

Unfortunatly for Cindy, this has been the top news story for the past few days....and since the suspect that was shot & killed was wanted for murder in Detroit, it is probably going to be the top news story for awhile.

I also hope she is home for her 21st birthday.

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Missing Toledo woman celebrates a birthday     
By Jennifer Taylor
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 8:49 a.m.

Tuesday is the 21st birthday of a developmentally disabled Toledo woman that's been missing since last week.  On Monday night the family of Cindy Sumner continued their search.  They say Cindy was spotted several times over the weekend in east Toledo.  Mayor Carty Finkbeiner came out to lend support to the family.  They all hope Cindy returns today so they can celebrate her birthday.

Cindy Sumner is 5 feet four inches tall and weighs about 120-pounds.  She has brown hair and hazel eyes.  If you know anything about this case call CrimeStopper at 419-255-1111.

The family has issued another news conference for Tuesday at 11 a.m. St. Louis Church.  The church is located at 6th and Euclid
http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=335583

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Still no sign of Cindy Sumner
Family misses Cindy as she misses her birthday

Updated: Tuesday, 11 Aug 2009, 5:10 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 11 Aug 2009, 5:10 PM EDT

TOLEDO, Ohio - It's day five in the search for Cindy Sumner and today was especially difficult for family members.

Today is Cindy's 21st birthday. Her family even bought a cake for the occasion.

Family members were back in East Toledo today hoping to find a clue that can lead them to the missing woman.

"Its not like Cindy," said Mary Sumner, Cindy's mother. "She's normally on the North End riding her bike at Jamie Farr Park. In my gut I think someone coaxed here to come here. If they've got her, just bring her back home."

Sumner's family says trash collectors called 9-1-1 this morning, believing they saw the girl on Cherry Street. So far, though, no one has been able to catch up with her.

Cindy has both physical and mental disabilities which make it even more important that she is found soon.

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/wupw_Still_no_sign_of_Cindy_Sumner_08112009



Heartbreaking!

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Toledo police divisions join search for woman
Gang, vice, bike units look for North Toledoan

By ERICA BLAKE - BLADE STAFF WRITER
Article published August 13, 2009

It's been a week since Mary Sumner spoke to her daughter - a week during which Cindy Sumner should have celebrated her 21st birthday with her family, but instead is the subject of an extensive search.

Cindy Sumner, who has muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and learning disabilities, was reported missing Aug. 6 after she failed to meet her mother at their North Erie Street home.

Although she usually stayed in contact with family, the missing woman had stopped answering her cell phone about 3 p.m., her mother said.

Since then, family, friends, and police have searched places where she reportedly had been and were following up on tips as to where she might be.

"I've been here at the house, managing the phones. I've been hoping that it's Cindy," her mother said yesterday. "I'm just waiting for that one phone call."

The missing woman was last seen wearing jean shorts and a shirt that said "Friendly Center" on the front and "STAFF" on the back. The 5-foot, 4-inch woman was riding her blue and white Huffy mountain bike with a teddy bear and red flower attached to the handlebars.

She has brown hair and brown eyes and weighs 125 pounds, her family said.

Detective Vince Mauro, who investigates missing persons, said the department has followed up on tips throughout the past week. He said officers from several divisions, including the bike patrol, vice squad, and the gang task force have been involved in the search.

"We follow up on any lead. There's a lot going on," he said of the investigation. But he added that Ms. Sumner should not be afraid to come home if she left voluntarily.

"She hasn't committed a crime. She's not in trouble," he said. "Her family and the entire police department are just worried about her."

Ms. Sumner said she jumps every time she hears another tip come in on where her daughter might be. She said the young woman is not a runaway and pleaded with anyone who might have information to come forward.

She said she had cake and balloons ready Aug. 5 for her daughter, symbols of a celebration that didn't have a happy ending.

"I just looked at those balloons and cried. I kept saying, 'Come on, baby. Come home to mama. Come home to mama. Let's celebrate,'•" she said.

Anyone with information about the missing woman is asked to call the Toledo police detective bureau at 419-245-3142 or Crime Stopper at 419-255-1111.

http://bit.ly/2o79Fr

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Search continues for missing Toledo woman
Cindy Sumner last seen August 6

Updated: Thursday, 13 Aug 2009, 10:13 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 13 Aug 2009, 10:12 PM EDT

TOLEDO, Ohio - Family, friends, and police are still searching for a missing North Toledo woman. Missing posters hang on the Erie Street home where Cindy Sumner was supposed to meet her mother Thursday afternoon, August 6. That never happened, and now her mom just wants her to come home.

"I'm getting tired of these head games. I want to hear something positive, like we've got her instead of we've seen her here, we've seen her there," said Cindy’s mother, Mary Sumner.  "My heart is telling me she's still in Toledo. She's sill in Toledo somewhere."

Mary says many reported sightings of Cindy have come in to police, but most of them have turned out to be dead ends.

Cindy was last seen riding her blue and white Huffy bicycle in her North Toledo neighborhood. Her bike was very recognizable with a teddy bear and red flower tied to the handle bars. She has M-S and muscular dystrophy, along with learning disabilities and her mother says she has the mental capacity of a 12 year-old. Since she's been gone she's missed her 21st birthday.

“We want to celebrate her birthday,” said her mother. “Her cake is already frozen and we're waiting for her to come home so she can cut that first slice of cake."

The day Cindy disappeared she was wearing a fluorescent green shirt that said Friendly Center on the front, and Staff on the back. She is 5-foot-4, about 125 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

If you have any information on where Cindy may be you are asked to call Crimestopper at 419-255-1111, or call 9-1-1 if you see her.

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