Overview
- Danielle Staley, 35, was last seen around 11:23 p.m. on Nov. 6 near a bonfire at Rio Del Mar State Beach with an unknown group.
- Sheriff’s officials now consider her at risk and say new information indicates foul play may be involved.
- Her belongings were found on the beach and her lack of contact with family is described as uncharacteristic, heightening concern.
- Investigators have flown drones along the coastline and are reviewing phone data with no evidence she entered the ocean and no confirmed location.
- Staley was visiting from Utah and staying in a camper van with a cooperating friend, and authorities urge anyone with surveillance from Beach Drive, Rio Del Mar Boulevard, The Esplanade, Treasure Island or Spreckels Drive from Nov. 5–7 to call 831-471-1121.