: Gayle Moran
Alias: Clarkie
Date of Birth: 08/29/1939
Date Missing: 07/31/2009
Age at time of disappearance: 69
City Missing From: Lake Placid
State Missing From: Florida
Gender: Female
Race: White
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Weight: 225 lbs
Hair Color: Gray with brown undertones
Hair (other): Short/Straight
Eye Color: Hazel: Brown/Green
Complexion: Light
Identifying Characteristics: Glasses, scars from double knee replacements and right shoulder operation rotor cup. Birthmarks and numerous moles all over her body, both ears are pierced
Clothing: Dark lime green top and bottom, similar to a sweat suit or green t-shirt with elastic waist blue jeans. Brown or beige sandal type shoes, Purse, deep with strap. May have kept a red sweater in her vehicle.
Jewelry: Two gold rings, 1 wedding, 1 engagement, several bracelets, and wore two or three on each wrist. 24" long necklace with a baby Jesus charm, Seiko gold watch, half circle gold rope earrings.
Circumstances of Disappearance: Gayle was last seen at home in bed at approximately 2:30am by her daughter, who was checking on her. Gayle seemed disoriented and was asked by her daughter if she wanted medical attention. Gayle indicated she was ok. Her daughter checked on her again at 3:45am, and found that both Gayle and her vehicle were gone. It is assumed that she woke up, dressed, and left in her 2006 red Nissan Murano with FL tags TO7-2XC. She has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of Gayle's disappearance, her husband was terminally ill and was receiving in-home care. He passed away on 8/12/2009. There is a yellow paint scratch on the passenger side of Gayle's vehicle where the front and back doors meet.
Medical Conditions: Limited mobility due to two knee replacements, right shoulder rotor cup surgery. Gayle has high blood pressure and diabetes. She takes medication, but does not have it with her.
Investigative Agency: Highland County Sheriff's Office
Agency Phone: (863) 402-7200
Investigative Case #: HCSO090FF005471
NCIC# M278269797