On June 02, 2017, the Alma Police Department received a call concerning a missing person: Willie Frank Wooden – 68 years old, B/M, 5’10”, 263 lbs., grey hair, and brown eyes. Wooden has not been seen since May 30, 2017 at his S. Thomas St. home. APD learned Wooden’s vehicle, a 2004 Toyota Avalon (silver), had been located across town at the Bacon County Health Department on May 31st.
Witnesses have informed law enforcement an unknown white female removed a duffle bag from Wooden’s vehicle around 9 a.m. on the 31st. This morning, June 2nd, witnesses saw the same unknown white female removing items from the trunk of Wooden’s car before witnesses observed an unknown black male grab the unknown white female, toss her into a dark-colored Ford F150 (with black wheels), and drive away. A white sedan, possibly a late-model Nissan Altima, was also observed near Wooden’s vehicle during this incident.
The Alma Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are currently treating this incident as possible ‘foul play’, and are processing the vehicle for evidence. If anyone has information about the whereabouts of Wooden please contact the Alma Police Department at (912) 632- 8751 or Bacon County 911(912) 632-2760.
