Community Unites in Search for Missing Oakland Coffee Shop Owner, Amy Hillyard
A vigil was held at Lake Merritt to honor Amy Hillyard, the missing Oakland coffee shop owner. She was last seen leaving her home in Cleveland Heights on Wednesday afternoon. Hillyard, a mother of two, is considered at risk due to a medical condition. The search for her has intensified, with hundreds of people joining efforts to find her by canvassing neighborhoods and posting flyers. Friends and supporters are hopeful for her safe return.
Amy Hillyard is well-known as the co-owner of Farley’s Coffee, with locations in Oakland and San Francisco. She is described as a unifying figure in the community, known for bringing people together. Hillyard also played a role in founding Oakland’s Urban Montessori Charter School. Friends and community members are urging Oakland residents with surveillance cameras to review their footage for any clues about her whereabouts.
During the vigil at Lake Merritt, an endangered missing advisory was sent out to raise awareness about Hillyard's disappearance. Friends and supporters are determined to keep her name in the public eye in the hopes that someone will recognize her or have information about her location. Oakland police are asking anyone with information to contact the Missing Persons Unit at 510-238-3641. The community remains united in their efforts to find Amy Hillyard and bring her home safely.