Search intensifies for missing Lee County woman

Author: Adam Wright
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LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The search is intensifying for a missing Tice woman.

WINK News confirmed a K-9 search and rescue team from Sarasota has been called to help search the area surrounding 46-year-old Donna Chatterton’s home.

Deputies say she vanished just hours before her home burned to the ground and they suspect foul play.

Her roommate, Peter “Matt” Albritton, was the last one to see her on February 4, the morning before their mobile home burned down. He told WINK News he has no idea where she could be.

Sarasota K-9 Search and Rescue, a non-profit organization, was contacted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to help them search the property Friday morning.

Earlier this week, the sheriff’s office said they suspect foul play is involved in Chatterton’s disappearance.

Chatterton’s family recently spoke to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers about how hard it’s been not knowing what happened.

“I just want to know where my sister is so we can rest. Whether it be good or bad, we just want to know,” said Rhonda Whitney.

The sheriff’s office is not commenting on the active investigation.

If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

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