UPDATE, 8:20 a.m.: From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On 09-08-2015 at 7:00 p.m. the missing person Fleek used a pay phone at the Safeway store in Arcata to call the Arcata Police Department. Fleek had heard it on the news that she was reported as a missing person. The Arcata Police Department then contacted Fleek and gave her a courtesy ride to Eureka.

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From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: 

Fleek.

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and volunteers with Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue are currently on scene searching on the Hammond Trail in McKinleyville for a missing female. The Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by a United States Coast Guard Helicopter in the search.

The missing female has been identified as Chellesta Fleek age 42. Fleek is described as a white, female, 5’-8” in height, black, short curly hair and brown eyes. Fleek has been missing since Monday at 12:30 p.m. The family members are concerned over her safety, because they have not heard from her since yesterday, which is out of character for Fleek.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.