Laurel County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help to find missing 49-year-old woman

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said it is asking the public for help locating Amanda Hamidiyah, 49, who was last seen about two weeks ago near a motel in London, Kentucky.

In a notice released by the sheriff’s office, officials said Hamidiyah was last observed in the parking lot of a London motel. The report ties the disappearance to that location and does not describe any additional verified sightings beyond the initial report of her last known whereabouts.

The sheriff’s office is encouraging anyone with information about Hamidiyah’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement. Officials did not indicate that she has been located or that there is an identified suspect in connection with her disappearance in the initial public update.

Missing-person investigations in Kentucky typically rely on timely tips, surveillance information, and information about any interactions Hamidiyah may have had in the area after her last known sighting. The two-week gap highlighted in the sheriff’s office notice increases the importance of any new information, including details that might appear unrelated, such as vehicle activity near the motel or reports from people who may have seen her and did not recognize the case until now.

Families and community members can be affected in different ways during such investigations, including the emotional strain on relatives and the broader public need for accurate information. Law enforcement requests in these cases generally aim to reduce uncertainty and ensure that leads are properly documented for investigators to review.

The sheriff’s office has not provided additional details about Hamidiyah’s clothing, appearance changes, or specific timing beyond the “last seen” information. Officials said the next steps depend on receiving tips that can help investigators confirm where she was going and whether there are any additional locations she may have visited after leaving the motel area.