Breckinridge County woman remains missing 1 year later

BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY, Ky. – A Breckinridge County woman is still missing exactly one year later.

According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, 65-year-old Evelyn Blake was last seen on the night of Sunday, July 21, 2024 around 6 p.m., a family members says.

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Blake was last known to be in the 4000 block of Old Railroad Road, about two miles south of McQuady and a few miles north of Falls of Rough in the Glen Dean area of Breckinridge County.

K105 reports a family member that had previously reached out stated that Blake has dementia and “medical issues that may prevent her from returning safely.”

The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement on July 27, 2024:

“Until a law enforcement officer makes physical contact with Ms. Blake, she will still be considered missing. The sheriff’s office is currently utilizing phone records from the phone provider, as a tool in attempt to locate Ms. Blake … We will continue to utilize whatever means necessary for a safe return of Ms. Blake. Our ultimate goal is to locate Ms. Blake. We appreciate all the help the public is wanting to provide, while still continuing to maintain respect for home and landowners. Permission to go onto their property must still be given to those wanting to search properties for Ms. Blake.”

Blake is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall and 230 pounds. She was last known to be wearing a white shirt and tan shorts.

Anyone with information on her location is asked to contact the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office at 270-756-2361.