Crime & Safety

Reward for Michelle Le Raised to $100,000

The family of the missing nursing student will continue their efforts for her safe return with a flier distribution day on Wednesday in Hayward and search parties on Friday and Saturday.

The family of missing nursing student  is now offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to her return

The reward fund, up from $65,000 a month ago, was raised via donations and additional family contributions, the family said in a statement released Monday.

“We’re hoping this will motivate someone to find it in themselves to step forward,” Michael Le, Michelle’s brother, said in the statement. “We just want her home with us.”

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Le, a San Mateo resident, was last seen around 7 p.m. on May 27 while attending clinical rotations at the Kaiser Medical Center in Hayward. Classmates said she stepped out to grab something from her car, which was parked in the garage next to the hospital. Her white Honda SUV was found less than a mile away.

Though Hayward police  based on evidence they believe shows she was killed inside the parking garage, the family maintains that since they have not been provided with evidence they will continue to remain hopeful.

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The family plans to continue their efforts to bring her home with a series of events in July and August.

On Wednesday, July 13, the family will distribute fliers, meeting at 26231 Mission Blvd., Hayward.

Search parties will also resume on Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16. Volunteers will meet at the command center at the Chanh Tam Buddhist Temple of Hayward, 25350 Cypress Ave., Hayward. The search will last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Search locations and details will be provided the morning of the search.

Representatives from the KlaasKids Foundation and kidnap survivor Midsi Sanchez will attend the search party.

“It may be 45 days, but we’re still fighting for her to be rescued as if it were the first day,” said Son Le, Michelle’s father.

Le is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. The Hayward Police Department has set up a tip line for anyone with information that could help with the case; that number is 510-293-5051.

People may also call Hayward police at 510-293-7033 if they have information on Le's disappearance.

The family has also hired independent private investigator Michale Framé to help with the case. Anyone who would like to contact Framé may call 925-837-8309,  ext. 33, or email Michael@theFrameGroup.com. Anonymous emails are accepted through the firm’s website, www.TheFrameGroup.com.


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