Family seeks assistance in locating missing Manitou Springs woman

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Manitou Springs Police Department are asking for the community’s continued assistance in locating missing woman, Margaret Woolsey.

According to law enforcement, Woolsey, age 57, was last heard from in early August and reported missing in late September; her whereabouts remain unknown. Concern grows for her safety because it is unusual for her not to stay in contact with friends or family, police say.

The lead detective on the case, Detective Strider, can be reached at 719-685-2542.

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KRDO13 spoke with Margaret's sister on Friday. Detectives and her family are pleading for the public's help as they say the case has gone cold.

"I feel like somebody knows something or has seen something. I know a lot of times you hear people say that, twins feel each other. And I just feel in my gut that something is wrong in my heart, in my gut. So no matter what, no matter how little you think something is, if you can just report it to Detective Strider. no matter how insignificant you think something is, maybe somebody remembers something," urged Margaret's sister, April Rossetti.

"She's kind. She has a very big heart. She is very independent to a fault. She would give you the last $5 that she has," said April Rossetti.

Now Margaret's sister is asking for your help. 

"I have always been able to track her down. But when they sent that, her dog was left behind. I knew something was different because, sorry. Her dog is like her child. She probably loves the dog more than anybody," shared Rossetti.

Margaret was last seen in a residential area off of Bradley Rd near Wageman Dr. That's about 14 miles from Manitou Springs. 

"We know that Margaret spent a lot of time in the area of Platte Avenue, so if there's anyone who frequents that location, they may know something about Margaret or remember seeing her there. So again, it just kind of all goes back to any tiny little piece of information could be invaluable," shared Manitou Springs Police Detective Amanda Strider.

Strider has been digging into Woolsey's disappearance for months.

"We're at this point, calling it a criminal investigation, and that foul play is likely involved," explained Strieder.

The Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are hoping for your help. 

"We followed up on everything that's been given to us. But we believe that someone out there has information that we have not heard yet," shared Strider.

Detectives hope any new tips can help reunite Margaret with her sister, April, and her dog, Asia. April is taking care of Asia in the meantime.

"I found myself talking to Asia a lot, just out of the blue. I'm like, okay, Asia, where's mama? And it's almost like she understands because she tilts her head," explained Margaret's sister.

As concern grows, Rossetti is now urging anyone with any information to come forward.

"No matter how insignificant they think it is, if they can share it, we miss her. She had her struggles and demons. But she's very much loved, and she is very much missed. And we just want closure. No matter which direction it takes us," explained Rossetti.

Investigators are asking for anything, even if you don't think it's big; the detectives say it could be the tip that cracks the case. They're asking for anyone who thinks they may have seen her or anyone who looks like her, as well as any photos or videos from that time, and texts or phone calls, to contact detectives.  

We asked investigators if she was in a car or walking the last time they saw her, and where her phone was last pinged, but they said they could not answer due to the active investigation.

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