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Fairfield Police Say Foul Play Suspected in Disappearance of Chantel Brooks

Investigators are expanding an active probe with search warrants, ground sweeps, drone flights, plus public requests for tips.

Overview

  • Chantel Brooks, 36, was last seen on surveillance video leaving a CVS parking lot in Fairfield on July 17 and earlier leaving her job in San Francisco that same night.
  • Fairfield police announced on Aug. 18 that they now believe Brooks’ disappearance involves foul play and that the investigation remains active.
  • Detectives have executed dozens of search warrants and coordinated multiple ground searches using Cal OES search-and-rescue resources along with extensive aerial drone grid searches while working with the Solano County district attorney’s office.
  • Brooks’ black 2021 Infiniti QX50 (California plate 9SBB134) was recorded by a Flock automated license-plate reader in Oakland but has not been recovered; automated license-plate readers are roadside cameras that scan plates to help track vehicle locations.
  • Brooks’ family has canvassed neighborhoods, held a vigil and distributed flyers as they push for answers, and police are urging anyone with information to call Fairfield PD at 707-428-7300, the investigations tip line at 707-428-7600, or email case26-7208@fairfield.ca.gov.