FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2018--Savannah Barton made a court appearance this morning, and at that time, she was taken into custody for her warrants and was booked and released at the Greene County Jail. She is uninjured, and the kidnapping investigation is ongoing.
April 15, 2018--The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of a possible abduction and missing and endangered person and is asking for the public’s assistance. Savannah Aurentz/Barton, 24, was last known to be at the Economy Inn at 2545 N. Glenstone. At approximately 9 a.m., it was reported that Aurentz/Barton may have been taken by force by two males and a female. These three suspects were later located by police at the Flagship Inn, 2209 N. Glenstone, and were arrested for kidnapping. Aurentz/Barton was not located and is believed to be in danger.
She is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, recently dyed red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt, jeans and a green hat.
Anyone with information regarding Aurentz/Barton's whereabouts is asked to call 911.
Photo of Aurentz/Barton
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Case number: 18-14376
Media Contact: Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Officer
417-864-1786
[email protected]
Release authorized by: Lt. Tony Vienhage