RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An additional reward of $40,000 is offered in the event of a 56 year old woman from Dakota County who went missing almost three months ago.
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office says the reward is in exchange for information leading to the whereabouts of Nicole “Nikki” Anderson or the prosecution of those involved in her disappearance. The sheriff’s office originally offered a $5,000 reward. Now private parties are promising another $40,000.
Anderson was last seen leaving her home in Randolph Township around 10 a.m. on July 6. She left without her phone, wallet, glasses and medication. Police say she was wearing dark-colored pants, sandals and a long gray sweatshirt at the time. She is described as 6 feet tall and 135 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.
Anderson’s mother, Durene Mies, told WCCO in July that Anderson had undergone chemotherapy in a two-year battle with breast cancer.
“She can’t survive long if we don’t find her,” Mies said.
Investigators executed a search warrant at Anderson’s friend’s home in Randolph on July 10, but he is no longer considered a person of interest, according to the sheriff’s office.
Anderson’s brother, Troy Haro, told WCCO he believes she may have been kidnapped. He said he had investigated a suspect of his own.
“I’m looking for him right now,” Haro said. ‘He stalked her. He was a stalker.’
Anyone with information on Anderson’s whereabouts can call 651-438-TIPS or submit a tip online. Only tips received through the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers are eligible for the reward.
The $40,000 reward will be distributed independently of the sheriff’s office.
Note: The above video originally aired on July 11, 2024.
