Evansdale Re-Canvassed as Search for Missing Cousins Continues

Evansdale was "re-canvassed" this week as investigators continue to search for Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 11, and Elizabeth Collins, 9, cousins who have now been missing for over three months.

Authorities went house-to-house Wednesday and Thursday, talking to neighbors and residents, searching for any clue that could help find the girls.

Evansdale Police Chief Kent Smock told the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier the effort was an attempt to reach any people missed in previous canvassing and to jar memories in a search for fresh information:

“Nothing was found the really stood out or was promising,” Smock said. “If we knew where they were at, we’d go knocking on that door. We’re still very hopeful; still very positive.”

The Evansdale girls were last seen riding their bikes by Meyer's Lake on July 13.

Anyone with any information on the missing cousins should call the public tip-line at (319) 232-6682 or email OurMissingIowaGirls@dps.state.ia.us Authorities have released a list of factors the public should consider that could help find the girls.