New Castle County Police Search for Missing 48-Year-Old Woman

New Castle County police are actively searching for a missing 48-year-old woman after she vanished Monday evening from a local neighborhood.

Authorities have activated a Gold Alert for Sharon Figueroa, who was last spotted in the area of the unit block of Lea Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Police officials report that Figueroa’s intended destination remains a mystery, making the search efforts more challenging for investigators.

Despite conducting thorough search operations, law enforcement officers have not been successful in tracking down Figueroa or establishing contact with her.

The New Castle County Division of Police continues to investigate this disappearance and is asking anyone with information about Figueroa’s whereabouts to come forward.

Source: https://nccpdnews.com/2026/01/06/gold-alert-issued-for-missing-new-castle-woman-sharon-figueroa/