Shirley Jean Maske Polk, 33, was last seen on December 26, 1978, in the Norwood, North Carolina area near the Rocky River, which separates Anson and Stanly counties. At the time she vanished she was wearing a black jumpsuit with narrow shoulder straps and a low neckline. She is Black/African American, 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 122 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The Anson County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have been involved over the years, yet no significant leads have emerged. The passage of time has complicated the search for answers and left family and community without closure.

If anyone knew Shirley, saw her on or after December 26, 1978, or has information about her movements near the Rocky River, please come forward. What can readers add about Shirley or that area on that date?