Whatcom County authorities looking for woman reported missing; last seen in Bellingham

Jack Belcher

August 29, 2024 at 6:14 p.m.

Whatcom County authorities are searching for a woman who was last seen Saturday, Aug. 24 in Bellingham.

Shannon Freeman, 31, is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall with auburn hair and brown eyes. Relatives have filed a missing person report with the Bellingham Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding Freeman’s location is encouraged to contact the Bellingham Police at 360-676-6911 or Freeman’s family at 949-415-4437.

Shannon Freeman, 31, has been missing for several days and the family is looking for any information they can get regarding her whereabouts.

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