The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 56-year-old Nicole Anderson who left on foot from her Randolph Township home the morning of July 6th and did not return. The previous reward of $5,000 for information leading to Nicole Anderson’s whereabouts or the prosecution of those involved in her disappearance is now $45,000. Private parties have graciously pledged an additional $40,000 reward to be distributed independently of the Sheriff’s Office.
Only tips received through the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers that help lead to the location of Nicole Anderson or prosecution of those involved in her disappearance are eligible for the reward.
“We continue our exhaustive efforts to locate Ms. Anderson. This remains an active investigation and no further information will be released at this time,” according to a statement from the DCSO.
Tip information can be shared via phone by calling 651-438-TIPS, via email at crimeandwarranttips@co.dakota.mn.us or online in the link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/DakotaCountyMN/ReportATip.
Anderson reportedly left on foot from her Randolph Township home at approximately 10 a.m. July 6 and did not return. Family reported her missing the afternoon of Monday, July 8th. That afternoon, investigators conducted an extensive search of the home, property, and surrounding area on foot and by air, utilizing canines, drones, and helicopters.
On Wednesday, July 10th, investigators executed a search warrant in the City of Randolph at a residence of Anderson's boyfriend, 42-year-old Matthew Suttles. Suttles had an active felony body-only arrest warrant out of Le Sueur County for a probation violation. Suttles was a person of interest, and the property was one that Anderson frequented. Suttles was not present at the time deputies executed the search warrant, however he turned himself in to deputies on scene shortly thereafter. Investigators searched the property and did not locate Anderson. Suttles was arrested on his warrant and questioned on his knowledge regarding Anderson's disappearance. Suttles is not being held on criminal charges related to Ms. Anderson's disappearance.