- Antoinette Forbes, 53, was last seen around 3 p.m. Friday at her home in the 3200 block of Nebraska Avenue NW, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
- Police initially classified Forbes as a missing person before reclassifying her as critically missing in less than 24 hours.
- Family friends found her dog Max alone inside the home, with her car in the driveway and phones and wallet still inside.
- Aileen Forbes stated that the home is being treated as an active crime scene and that no one, including relatives, has been allowed inside.
- According to Aileen Forbes, police have been working tirelessly since Monday afternoon around the clock.
Antoinette Forbes, 53, was last seen at her home in the 3200 block of Nebraska Avenue NW around 3 p.m. Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Her sister, Aileen Forbes, reported alarming signs when family friends found her dog, Max, alone inside the home, with her car in the driveway and personal items like her phones and wallet left behind.1
"I knew immediately something was wrong," Aileen told Fox News Digital, describing their last conversation about holiday plans. The police initially classified Forbes as a missing person but reclassified her as critically missing within 24 hours, indicating the urgency of the situation.2
Aileen expressed frustration over the investigation, stating, "No one has access to Antoinette's home, not even me. In some ways, it's my home too, and I have not been able to step foot in it." She acknowledged the police's efforts, saying, "I know that they have been working tirelessly since Monday afternoon ... around the clock."45
Aileen emphasized her sister's vibrant life, stating, "Antoinette has a full, rich life. She's an incredibly successful woman professionally, personally. She's a happy woman." In a heartfelt message to her sister, Aileen said, "Antoinette, you know how much we love you. Keep the faith. We are not going to give up. We are going to bring you home."
“Aileen Forbes said family friends found her sister's dog Max alone inside the home, with her car in the driveway and phones and wallet left behind, signaling something was wrong. Police reclassified Forbes as critically missing in less than 24 hours after initially listing her as a missing person.”
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