Ashanti Alert: 25-year-old Matthews woman possibly abducted, could be in danger
An Ashanti Alert has been issued for 25-year-old Amber Marie Tibbits. This means police have evidence of physical endangerment, abduction, or kidnapping.
Tibbits is described as a white woman standing 5'4″ tall, weighing about 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and long brown hair down to the middle of her back. She may be wearing black pants and a multi-colored shirt.
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Logan William Calaway, 23, is suspected in Tibbits's disappearance. He is described as a white man standing 5'10' tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He is thought to be wearing a dark green hoodie.
Police believe Tibbits may have been taken in the Wells Fargo parking lot at 1401 Matthews Mint Hill Road in Matthews. This is near East Independence Boulevard and Matthews-Mint Hill Road.
The public is asked to be on the lookout for a dark gray or black BMW sedan with a North Carolina license plate. Authorities did not know the license plate number of the BMW.
The preliminary investigation shows that the victim and suspect are known to each other, police said. Anyone with information should call Detective L. Valdes at 704-241-5060 or 911.Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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