Family of missing mom asks for help

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -

Pleas for help come from the family of a missing Chautauqua County mother.

News 4 spoke with Corrie Anderson's mother and sister about the agony they've faced since her disappearance.

Autumn Boardman said, "I can't imagine my life without her."

Autumn Boardman misses her sister, Corrie Anderson.

Boardman said, "She's a mom, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and we all need her back."

Autumn and her mother, Vicki, huddled close.

This is the first time they've spoken publicly since the mother of three vanished more than two weeks ago.

News 4's Lorey Schultz asked, "Do you think Corrie is alive?"

Vicki Acquisto said, "Yes, I do."

Schultz asked, "What makes you think Corrie is alive?"

Acquisto said, "The whole circumstance of everything."

"She loved the Lord and that's what I'm trusting."

Schultz asked, "Would she ever leave her children?"

Acquisto said, "No, I would say, no."

Corrie was last seen pulling away from a Jamestown Dealership.

Her van was later located in a field near her home.

Her family believes she's still out there, maybe behind held against her will.

They're calling on hunters to be on alert.

Vicki Acquisto said, "Please be observant. She could be in the woods, in a cabin; if you see something unusual."

"Just help us look.'

Corrie's disappearance triggered all sorts of rumors and speculation about what might have happened. Her family declined to comment about them other than to say they were hurtful.

Corrie lived with her children.

She's been separated from her husband for at least a year.

The district attorney says investigators are now talking to any one who may have had motive to harm Corrie.

Autumn Boardman said, "I believe people know something and no matter how minute, they need to come forward."

"I miss her a lot.'

Any one with information is asked to call the State Police.

In the meantime, Corrie's family and friends are now in the process of organizing a massive community wide search.

It should take place in the next few weeks.

If you have any information on Corrie Anderson, call State Police in Jamestown at 665-3113.