$25,000 reward for information leading to Amy's safe return home
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$25,000 reward for information leading to Amy's safe return home ~~
Ongoing resources and funding are critical to sustain efforts as the search for Amy enters its second month. In addition to increasing the reward to $25,000, critical and costly activities include engaging experienced private investigators, expanding search operations with dogs and drones, strengthening communications to keep Amy’s story visible, and supporting volunteer efforts and canvassing.
Amy’s friends have created a GoFundMeto help her family cover the costs of continuing the search. Any support is greatly appreciated. Learn more and donate HERE. *Any unused funds in the search for Amy will be donated to the Missing in America Network which supports families in search of their loved ones.
Bring Amy Home
It has been weeks since Amy Hillyard went missing, and the mystery of where she might be deepens each day. Friends and loved ones have been searching and are growing more desperate for information that will help to bring Amy home. There is now a $25,000 REWARD being offered in hopes that someone, somewhere, has seen Amy and can provide Oakland Police with information that leads to her safe return (see contact information below).
Amy was last seen on Wednesday, March 25, sometime after 2:00 pm in the vicinity of the 500 block of Radnor Road in Oakland, CA. Amy is 5’4”, approximately 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, light-colored jeans, and white sneakers with black stripes. She is considered at risk due to a medical condition.
Latest Update
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and generosity shown over these past weeks. From the heartfelt Mother’s Day wishes to the continued donations through GoFundMe, every message, contribution, and act of kindness means more than words can express.
Behind the scenes, a tremendous amount of work continues every day. Volunteers are actively organizing and searching throughout Oakland by walking trails, following up on leads, and reaching out to shelters, retreat centers, and hospitals. We are also continuing to work closely with law enforcement, including the Oakland Police Department and East Bay Parks Department, alongside two experienced private investigators. No stone is being left unturned in the effort to find Amy.
Your compassion is helping sustain these ongoing efforts and keeping Amy’s story visible. It is a powerful reminder that Amy is not alone. She is surrounded by a community that cares, believes, and is committed to bringing her home.
Thank you for standing with us, for lifting Amy and her family in your thoughts and prayers, and for continuing to share her story. Together, we remain hopeful and determined in our mission to Bring Amy Hillyard home.
A message from Amy’s sister, Alexandra
April 15, 2026
A message from Chris Hillyard
April 8, 2026
How can you help?
Camera Footage
We are asking residents in Cleveland Heights, Lake Merritt, the Lakeshore District, and Crocker Highlands to please review any home security or camera footage from Wednesday, March 25, starting at 2:00 p.m.
Have information?
If you have any information about Amy’s whereabouts, please contact the Oakland Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (510) 238-3641.
Community Awareness
As a community, we’re committed to keeping Amy’s story visible and reaching as many people as possible. If you’d like to be part of these efforts, please complete this form - every action, no matter how small, makes a difference. We will be in touch as needed, as opportunities arise.
About Amy
Amy Hillyard is a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. In addition to running her consulting practice, she co-owns, with her husband, Farley’s Coffee, two community-centered coffee houses in the Bay Area. She also dedicates significant time to nonprofit boards and pro-bono community projects.
Contact Information
Media Inquiries
Oakland Police Department
If you have information on Amy’s disappearance, please call OPD Missing Person’s Unit.
510-238-3641
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