Allisa Mae Karels, 62, was last seen in Granite Falls, Washington, on October 31, 2022. Concern grew when her pets were found unattended and her vehicle remained parked outside the home; those discoveries were reported before November 7, 2022, and prompted notification of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and an official missing person investigation.

Searches focused on the dense forests and rugged terrain around Granite Falls, terrain described as both beautiful and challenging. Authorities treated her as high risk because of her age and mounted extensive search efforts with community involvement, but search teams were unable to find concrete leads and the difficult landscape hampered the operation. The investigation remains open and the circumstances of her disappearance are unclear.

If anyone saw Allisa, her vehicle, or unusual activity near her home in late October or early November 2022, please contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office with any information.