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SEATTLE — A woman who drove a car onto an eastbound ferry from Bainbridge Island, then apparently abandoned the car when the ferry arrived in Seattle had been visiting relatives in Sequim, but is from Spokane, the Washington State Patrol said today.
The State Patrol and Coast Guard — which had conducted an unsuccessful search of Puget Sound waters for the woman Monday afternoon and evening — originally said Amy Story, 27, to whom the Mitsubishi Galant was registered, was from Sequim.
The car is registered to her in Sequim, but she now lives in Spokane, authorities reported this morning.
The State Patrol today said it is seeking assistance from the public to locate Story, who was seen walking off the ferry Tacoma at Seattle’s Colman Dock.
Ferry workers found several personal items belonging to Story in the vehicle she left behind.
Story’s family said she suffers from a bipolar condition and may not be
taking her medications. Ms. Story has experienced similar episodes in the
past.
She is described as white with medium-length brown hair, about 5-foot-6, 240 pounds with green eyes.
Story was reportedly visiting relatives in Sequim and might be trying to make her way back to Spokane.
Sgt. Craig Johnson of the State Patrol said troopers don’t believe she is the victim of a crime or in any danger.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Story is asked to
call Washington State Patrol Detective Russ Haake at 425-401-7788 – press
option 1 when prompted.
Among Coast Guard units searching on Monday was an HH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew from Group/Air Station Port Angeles.
