Rihanna's missing backup dancer has been found safe.
The singer issued a plea for fans to help find Shirlene Quigley, who had
last been seen getting on a bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in
New York City in the early hours of Sunday morning (23.10.16), and the
dancer was found by police on Tuesday (25.10.16).
A post on the Facebook page of the North Bergen Police Department
stated: "After an extensive search by North Bergen Police Department
Detectives in cooperation with the NYPD, we have located the SHIRLENE
QUIGLEY.
"She is safe and at a medical facility whose location is undisclosed at
this time. North Bergen Police Detectives have contacted her father and
he is en route from Los Angeles to reunite with his daughter.
"We are very pleased with this outcome. We want to thank the New York
City Police Department for their tremendous amount of cooperation in
this matter."
Rihanna, 28, had previously posted a video of Shirlene, 32, talking about how we should all try harder to love one another.
And she wrote: "This beautiful soul, and former dancer of mine is
MISSING!!! My heart aches thinking of how heavy this is on all who love
her! If anyone has seen or has any information on @shirlenequigley's
whereabouts ..... PLEASE CONTACT the North Bergen Police Department 201
392 2100 !!!! (sic)"
The 'Needed Me' singer wasn't the only celebrity to take to social media
in order to raise awareness for Shirlene - who has worked for artists
such as Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, and Mary J. Blige - as Missy Elliot has
also penned a touching message on the photo sharing website.
On a collage of photos of the dancer, she wrote: "URGENT Message***
PLEASE If anyone has seen or heard from Shirlene Quigley
@shirlenequigley please contact the North Bergen police 201-392-2100.!!!
She was last seen Saturday night around 12:55 AM at Port Authority. She
was wearing a pink jacket and 3-4 inch heels. The police have her
phone. At this time a police report has been filed. If you have any
information please come forward. Please share and help us find her!!
#shirlenequigley amazing SWEET CARING SPIRIT who is LOVED by MANY! I
NEED YALL TO REPOST get this info out there! Please help with any
information (sic)."