WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police posted a bulletin Thursday afternoon about a report of a missing woman Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, 2020, but Thursday afternoon Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells updated the story and said she has been located and is safe.

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Article continues after sponsor message

The following female was reported missing by her mother: Ginny Smith Corby, a white female, age 45, height 5-4, a weight of 160 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes.

Chief Wells said Corby was last seen on Eckhard Street in Wood River, near her residence, at 2 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. A neighbor saw Smith-Corby getting into a white van. The van pulled away from the residence with Smith-Corby.

There is no reason to suspect Smith-Corby was taken against her wishes. She has not contacted family since the time she was last seen.

If anyone knows how to contact Smith-Corby or knows of her whereabouts, please contact the Wood River Police Department (618) 251-3114, or your local law enforcement.

Prefer RiverBender on Google
Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

More like this:

Police Charge Wood River Woman With Home Invasion, Battery
4 days ago
East Alton-Wood River Graduate Allison Layton Joins Illinois Army Guard
Jun 1, 2026
Wood River Farmer's Market to Open with Renewed Energy
Jun 8, 2026
Riverbend East Rotary Club Foundation Gives $15,000 for Keasler Recreation Center Signboard
3 days ago
Alton Man Charged With Posting Images Of Minors To Adult Website
Yesterday