Officials searching for missing, endangered woman last seen in South Jordan

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Unified Police Department is seeking help from the public in the search for a woman who is said to be missing and endangered.

Shrue Wakuk, 43, is said to be about 5’3″ tall and weigh about 200 pounds. She has brown eyes, black hair, and was last seen wearing a green sweatshirt with a dark green baseball cap and “unknown pants or shoes,” according to UPD.

Shrue was last seen at the University of Utah South Jordan campus around 4:15 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2025, UPD said.

“If anyone knows where she may be or located please call into our dispatch at 801-840-4000,” police said.

If calling UPD about Shrue’s whereabouts, you may reference case number C025-17006.

What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing person

Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing.

Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.

When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

• Full name or nicknames.
• Recent photos.
• Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
• Gender/sex.
• Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
• Date of disappearance.
• Medical conditions.
• Last known location.
• Social media accounts.

Additional resources

For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons, as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.

Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a 2021 guidebook are available below:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
• National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176
• National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
• StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483