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Santa Cruz County Investigators Suspect Foul Play in Disappearance of Danielle Staley

Detectives request surveillance footage from streets near Rio Del Mar State Beach for Nov. 5–7.

Overview

  • Danielle Staley, 35, was last seen around 11:23 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, near Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos.
  • In a Sunday update, the sheriff's office said new information indicates she is at risk and that foul play may be involved.
  • Investigators seek video from residents and businesses along Beach Drive, Rio Del Mar Boulevard, The Esplanade, and nearby pathways captured between Nov. 5 and Nov. 7.
  • Officials said Staley is not from the local area and described her as 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 120 pounds, with blonde hair, last seen in a dark hooded sweatshirt and leopard-print leggings.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call Santa Cruz sheriff’s investigators at 831-471-1121 as detectives continue to pursue leads.