Missing Carmichael Woman Considered At-Risk

Updated Feb. 17, 1:43 p.m.

The Sheriff’s Department has learned that Melodie Benton (a.k.a. Melodie Rowan), was observed on video surveillance cameras leaving the Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs on Wednesday evening, February 15^th, at approximately 8:00 p.m. She appeared to be alone, and the direction that she left is unknown. 5’3”, and about 150 pounds. She was wearing a black turtle neck with a bright green vest over it, and a black hoodie with white trim when she left Red Hawk Casino.

In addition, a distinct marking on her car (a 2001 red and silver Monte Carlo) is that there is a black Tasmanian Devil decal on the driver-side rear quarter panel.

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The Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman from Carmichael who went missing after leaving work yesterday afternoon. Melodie Benton, 55, was last seen at her place of employment in the city of Folsom on Wednesday, February 15th, at about 2:00 p.m. She is considered to be at-risk, due to her disappearance being highly inconsistent with her normal behavior patterns.

Benton is a Native-American female, 4’8” tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. She has long, straight black hair and brown eyes. Benton drives a red and silver 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (CA license # 4XOS962), and is known to frequent Indian Casinos.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of this missing person is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department at (916) 874-5115.