Authorities continue to plead for the public's help in finding a Clearwater woman who has not been seen or heard from in nearly a month.
Roberta Rene Cable, 41, was last heard from by friends on Dec. 14 after leaving her home on Owen Drive in unincorporated Clearwater. Friends and family contacted the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department on Dec. 27.
Cable, who goes by Rene, was supposed to begin a new job Dec. 16 at the International House of Pancakes in Clearwater, but she never showed up. She almost always makes calls to her family on the holidays, but this year, no one heard from her, investigators say.
Her disappearance has been classified as suspicious.
"From what we're being told, she was excited about her new job and she didn't show up that day,” sheriff's office spokesperson Cristen Rensel said. “No one heard from her during Christmas. No one heard from her during New Year's."
Cable's neighbors were stunned to learn about her disappearance.
“We got a card from a detective stating that there was an investigation,” said Paul Shull, who lives across the street.
Debbie Perry, who also lives across the street, said she was surprised to see all the cars and deputies, because she had no idea.
“Hopefully, they do find her for the sake of her family, because I’m sure they’re very worried about her,” Perry said.
Deputies say Cable has had numerous run-ins with the the law in the past few years, including drug, trespassing and driving under the influence charges.
Cable is is 5 feet tall and 115 pounds. She has hazel eyes and blond hair and was last seen wearing a yellow tank top, blue jeans and white tennis shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call 727-582-6200. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477 or go to www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.