Search for Valerie Sifsof Continues

Family determined to find missing relative

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By Kate McPherson
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Story Created: Jul 19, 2012 at 7:47 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jul 19, 2012 at 7:59 AM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - Valerie Sifsof has been missing for 12 days.

Her father, Victor Sifsof, is leading family and friends in the search around Granite Creek Campsite, 64 miles south of Anchorage, where she was last seen on July 7.

“It's probably a father's worst nightmare; you never think this going to happen and when it does, at least for me, it’s a total focus on finding her alive,” said Victor Sifsof.

Sifsof's family says she had an argument with her boyfriend before she disappeared from campsite number 4.

"She was walking to another campsite when her boyfriend last saw her,” said Siflof.

"We are shifting our emphasis to a potential abduction and the reason we say that is because we know Valerie well and if she could, she would call,” he said.

State troopers were involved in the search for five days, before pulling their resources on Sunday.

Troopers say Valerie Sifsof’s case is now an open missing person's case and they have no evidence to indicate anyone abducted her.

Family and friends say they will remain in the area until they’ve covered as much ground as possible around the campsite.

She wasn't reported missing until Wednesday, July 11.

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Kathryn Buttelmann said on Sunday, Aug 26 at 10:33 PM

Your family will be in my prayers. I don't know you but run in to some of you clan in Dillingham. God bless you all.

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Stephanie Morris Johnson said on Monday, Jul 23 at 9:09 PM

My prayers are going out to you and your family, wishing you a safe return home. It's been years since we have seen each other.

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Mary Jane and Donald Nielsen said on Saturday, Jul 21 at 1:59 PM

Love and prayers for Valerie, her family and the searchers.

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trefon Angassan said on Thursday, Jul 19 at 9:20 PM

My heart goes out to Victor and the Sifsof family. I wish them success in finding Valerie safe and sound.

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anonymous said on Thursday, Jul 19 at 12:59 PM

Thanks for the update.

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