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Search for missing Clyman woman Crystal Rasch continues in Dodge County


The helpline can be reached at 920-386-4590 or [email protected].

JUNEAU – The Dodge County Sheriff's Office and surrounding agencies are searching for a Clyman woman in hopes of finding her alive and returning her to her family.

Crystal Rasch, 37, was last seen on or around June 11 wearing a black Wisconsin Dells sweatshirt and was reported missing on June 23.

The department has limited the search to only those authorized by law enforcement and is not seeking volunteers.

Sheriff Dale Schmidt said at a June 27 news conference that Rasch's family appreciates the community's support but asks for privacy.

The Sheriff's Office has released limited details as a result of the ongoing investigation. Here's what we know so far.

What has been done so far?

Schmidt said the entire sheriff's office has been following leads since Rasch was reported missing, searching locations she may have frequented and continuing to search public and private locations.

“This is a very exhaustive search,” he said. “Our staff was called to work overtime. Many of us worked through the night and spent very long hours trying to figure out where Crystal had gone.”

Law enforcement from Dodge County and surrounding areas are assisting, and the sheriff's office has opened an emergency operations center to coordinate resources. Detectives have also interviewed Rasch's family and friends.

Forensic resources are being devoted to searching electronic devices in hopes of tracing him, and law enforcement is monitoring social media.

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What happens next for research?

As new information comes in, Schmidt says law enforcement will continue the search, taking precautions to maintain the proper chain of evidence.

The sheriff's office will also continue to coordinate with other agencies, interview people who may have information and analyze electronic devices and online presence.

“As you know, our electronic devices, these things that we carry with us, contain a lot of data and we study it in the hope of getting positive leads,” Schmidt said. “We have had a lot of leads and we continue to follow them. »

He said the sheriff's office does not know how the investigation will conclude.

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How can the community help?

If anyone sees the search teams, Schmidt asks the public to allow them to do their work without interruption.

Anyone with information can contact the hotline at 920-386-4590 or [email protected]. If no one answers the phone, Schmidt asks callers to leave a message so those being interviewed can pass on the information as quickly as possible.

The sheriff's office also has an app available on the Apple and Google Play stores.

Contact Daphne Lemke at [email protected].

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