Sturgis Police are seeking help from the community as they and the FBI work on the Brittany Beers case.

The two departments are still maintaining an open case and open investigation into the September 1997 disappearance of 7-year-old Brittany Beers who was last seen sitting on a park bench near her home in an east side apartment complex.

Investigators renewed efforts this year by going through the entire case, seeking out tips and leads that may require additional work.

According to Detective Sergeant Geoffrey Smith, a lot of follow-up investigation and numerous interviews have taken place this year as a result of this renewed effort which is yet ongoing; however, no solid breaks in the case are reported.

With the passing of years and relationships, investigators are looking for additional information that someone is willing to share now or has heard over the passage of time.  As part of this continued investigation, the Sturgis Police are asking for assistance from the community.

Det./Sgt. Smith is asking the community for information regarding a vehicle that could have been in the area at the time of Brittany’s disappearance.  Police are trying to find information as to who would have owned/driven a maroon over crème colored hatchback style vehicle around 1997.  This vehicle could have been similar to a Mercury Lynx, Ford Escort, Geo Metro, Ford Festiva, or similar type vehicle.  Police are asked for the community’s help because this vehicle may have been in the area and the driver may have information that would assist the Sturgis Police in their investigation.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sturgis Police Department at (269) 659-7260 (days) or Crime Stoppers 1-800-342-STOP.