If you believe you have any information regarding this case that will be helpful in this investigation please contact:
Newton County Sheriff's Office at (417) 451-8300
Name:
Clara Marie Grunst
Classification:
Endangered Missing Adult
Alias / Nickname:
Blondie,MissouriSunshine
Date of Birth:
1963-07-20
Date Missing:
1984-10-09
From City/State:
Joplin, MO
Missing From (Country):
USA
Age at Time of Disappearance:
21
Gender:
Female
Race:
White
Height:
63 to 66 inches
Weight:
118 pounds
Hair Color:
Blonde
Eye Color:
Blue
Complexion:
Light
Glasses/Contacts Description:
Glasses with large, light beige plastic frames.
Identifying Characteristics:
Scoliosis, pierced ears, red pigmented birthmark on navel.
Clothing:
White shirt with floral waist band on it, reddish brown pants, blue athletic shoes.
Jewelry:
"Timex" watch with blue band, silver ring.
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Unknown. Clara was believed to have been hitchhiking from Joplin, MO to Milwaukee, WI. She last contacted family at approximately 11:40am from a payphone in Pittsburg, KS.
