Search For Missing Cass County Woman

Cass County authorities are asking for help in finding a missing South Bend woman. On March 04 at 9:00 p.m. a family member was checking on 70-year-old Sandra Root and was unable to locate her at her home near South Bend. 

A neighbor said she was last seen at 4:30 pm. on March 2nd.  The South Bend and river area were checked by family members and sheriff's Deputies. A Nebraska State Patrol helicopter conducted an aerial sweep of the area on Monday.   All search efforts were unsuccessful. 

Authorities say information indicates Root may be suffering from a medical episode and may be disoriented.

Root is 5’3” tall, weighs 115 pounds, and has grey hair and brown eyes.  She was reportedly wearing a long black coat, blue/grey earmuffs and black boots.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Root call 911 or the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 402-296-9370. 


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