COCOA, Fla. — Cocoa police are actively searching for a missing mother of four who hasn’t been home since Saturday, and her family is making an urgent plea for help.
On Wednesday, the family of 31-year-old Tashaun Jackson made an impassioned plea for the Cocoa mother's return.
“No children should have to go without their parent,” said family member Sharon Smith. “So if you have her, if you know her whereabouts, please it's not too late. Please let us know where Tashaun is.”
Jackson has four children ranging in age from 1 to 11.
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Officers said Jackson hasn't been seen since she took a short walk to a 7-Eleven on Dixon Boulevard.
“What we're concerned about now is her return,” Smith said. “However she's returned to us rescued or recovered we just need her home.”
Relatives told Channel 9 that she walked to the convenience store to buy milk for her 1-year-old daughter. They said she left her purse and ID at home, signaling that she clearly intended to return
WATCH LIVE: Family of missing Cocoa woman hosts press conferenceWATCH LIVE: Mother of four Tashaun Jackson, of Cocoa, has been missing since Saturday. Her family is hosting a press conference regarding her disappearance. READ MORE: https://at.wftv.com/2S11JEi
Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Wednesday, February 13, 2019
“We're looking at every aspect of this case including phones and video,” said Cocoa police Chief Mike Cantaloupe. “We're just trying to put the pieces together and we'll continue working on it.”
Jackson's family said just last week she gave a deposition in a criminal case where she was the victim of a burglary and an attempted sexual battery. That case is pending.
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"Detectives have spoken to numerous witnesses and have been attempting to establish an accurate timeline of her last known movements," police spokeswoman Yvonne Martinez said.
Anyone with information about Jackson's whereabouts is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Crime Stoppers is now offering a $1,000 reward for information regarding her disappearance.
Family members say this is 31-year-old Tashaun Jackson. Last seen Saturday in Cocoa @WFTV pic.twitter.com/0wzSOgi0A9
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) February 13, 2019
Crowd of loved ones gathering outside of Cocoa PD calling for police to find the missing mother of 4, Tashaun Jackson @WFTV pic.twitter.com/pujkPmHH2e
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) February 13, 2019
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