Search underway for missing person last seen near Coles Corner

COLES CORNER — Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Hyeseon Choi, a missing 28-year-old woman who was last seen near Coles Corner shortly after 9 p.m. on Oct. 3.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Choi is a 5’3”, 150-pound Asian female. She was last seen wearing a hooded light grey furry jacket, light colored sweatpants and white and pink Alta tennis shoes. Chelan County Emergency Management said she left her location along SR-207, not far from Coles Corner, on foot. Her direction of travel is unknown.

“This is the hardest moment of my life. My wife, Sunny (Hyeseon Choi), has gone missing, and I'm asking every one of you for help,” said Edward Lescher in a Facebook post.

Lescher dubbed the search for Choi “Operation Find Sunny,” and is asking the public to share the county’s missing person alert across social media with “#FindSunny.” He is looking for volunteers to make calls to hospitals and shelters; those interested can send him a message on Facebook.

Anyone who may have seen Choi or has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call Rivercom: 509-663-9911.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include Edward Lescher’s message.