What to do if you spot Beth Bentley

As more and more Missing Person and Reward posters are updated and posted, more people may begin spotting women who strongly resemble Beth.

One of them might just turn out to be Beth.

What should you do if you spot Beth or a strong look-alike?

If you spot her or someone you believe to be her, call the local police department and request an officer to come right away. Keep the woman in sight until the officer arrives; then point her out. Let the officer make the approach.

Last Saturday a woman who resembled Beth strongly was spotted in southern Illinois. The spotter called Crime Stoppers and reported the sighting. The Crime Stoppers operator said the report would be forwarded to Woodstock P.D.

When did a Woodstock detective get the report? Within minutes? Even on Saturday? Not until Monday? Obviously, the woman would not still be standing in the store.

If the police can't get there in time, discreetly follow the woman to her vehicle and write down the license plate and vehicle description. Notice which way it goes. Tell the cop who responds.

If you feel safe, you might even approach the woman to inquire, but you could expect a denial. After all, if it is Beth and she doesn't want to be found, she'll deny it. She might even tell you that she has been asked before about being Beth. Don't argue. Don't tell her that you have already called the cops. Let the cops handle it. But you might be able to delay her a little until the cops can arrive.