HICKORY, N.C. — Robin M. Doyle, 58, was reported missing on Tuesday from a home on 33rd Street NE in Hickory, located in the Crestmont development, deputies said.
Investigators with the sheriff’s office stated that her disappearance is suspicious.
Doyle was last seen by a family member around 5 p.m. on Monday, the day before deputies responded to the report.
Her car was found at the home where she lives with her father.
Elbert Short, her father, says she worked early, and when he saw it in the driveway, he called her phone and found it there, as well.
Elbert Short says he called for help Tuesday morning after finding the back door to his home open and bricks scattered on the walkway.
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office initiated the investigation into her disappearance.
“I’m worried,” Short said. “I’m worried. Something is wrong. She wouldn’t have left the door open, and she wouldn’t have left her phone here.”
Doyle worked as a manager at the Propst store on Springs Road, arriving at around 4 a.m. every morning, seven days a week. She was well-known by her customers.
Her coworkers say she’d never miss work.
“None of it makes sense,” Sherri Hefner said. “She’s very dependable. She would have been here at work or let someone know.”
Investigators were conducting another search of the home on Wednesday morning. More investigators were on the scene, including one flying a drone over the neighborhood.
Jamie and Shawn Wise live across the street and say they often saw Doyle with her dad walking their dog. They pray she comes home safely.
“Her family is the sweetest, kindest people,” said Jamie Wise. “We’ve known them for over 15 years.”
“Her daddy’s birthday is this week … Gosh … just keep her in your prayers and pray for the family, you know. God speed,” Shawn Wise said.
Doyle is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who has seen Doyle, knows of her whereabouts, or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at 828-464-3112. Anonymous information may also be submitted through the Sheriff’s Office tip line at 828-466-ATIP (2847).