Scott County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person

Photographs above were taken in 1979

Age enhanced photograph of Cheryl at age 41

Missing Person

Cheryl Ann Scherer

Abducted from a self service gas station in Scott City, Missouri 04/17/79

White female, date of birth August 19, 1959

Long red hair & blue eyes

5 foot, 95 to 100 lbs.

Small mole 1/2" from her navel

Dark brown birthmark (dime size) between shoulder blades

Cheryl Scherer went to work on Tuesday, April 17, 1979, at Rhodes 101 in Scott City. Scherer had been employed there for over a year, and was considered a model employee. Sometime between 11:40 & 11:50 AM, she was abducted. Scherer's car, keys, and purse, was left at the scene. Approximately $480 in cash, was missing from the register.

Information may be directed to Lieutenant Jerry Bledsoe at (573) 545-3525 or click here to email information