UPDATE: Amber has been located and is safe.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2025
Lynchburg Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Person
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 10:46 a.m. today, the Lynchburg Police Department received a report of a missing person. Authorities are seeking the community’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Lynchburg resident Amber Lynn Beals.
Amber was last seen on January 14, 2025, in the 1400 block of Garfield Avenue. According to her last known text message, she spent time at Fort Hill Cemetery that day.
Amber is described as having blonde hair, though she recently shaved it down. A photo has been provided for reference.
If you have seen Amber or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Detective Hall at 434-455-6155 or anonymously reach out to Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 Tips mobile app, or via text by sending CVCS to 738477 for a link to the anonymous tip form. Message frequency may vary, and standard data rates may apply. To cancel, text STOP. For help, text HELP.
This is an ongoing investigation, and any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.
