Missing Pregnant Woman's Friend Pleads for Information

Agencies continue search for Hannah Neville, who was last seen two weeks ago on her way to Lincoln.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:31pm

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Agencies across Nebraska are searching for Hannah Neville, a 26-year-old pregnant woman from Stromsburg who was last seen nearly two weeks ago on her way to Lincoln to see her boyfriend. Neville's car was later found engulfed in flames, adding to the mystery of her disappearance. Her longtime friend Jessica Alexander is urging anyone with information to come forward, saying "Somebody knows something" about Neville's whereabouts.

Why it matters

Neville's disappearance and the discovery of her burned vehicle have raised serious concerns about her safety, especially given her advanced stage of pregnancy. The case has sparked a wide-ranging search effort across Nebraska, with investigators seeking information from the public to help locate Neville and determine what happened.

The details

Neville was last seen on January 15 on her way to Lincoln to meet her boyfriend, Roberto Tanner. Tanner had left their home in Stromsburg two days earlier following an argument. Investigators have named Tanner as a person of interest, but say they have not heard from the couple since Neville's disappearance. Neville's friend Jessica Alexander described her as a "free spirit" and "wild child," and said it is out of character for Neville to not contact anyone for this long. Authorities noted that Neville's normal belongings were still at her home, suggesting she did not plan to be gone for an extended period.

  • Neville was last seen on January 15.
  • Neville's car was found engulfed in flames on January 16.
  • Neville's phone last pinged 10 days ago near Lincoln on I-80.

The players

Hannah Neville

A 26-year-old pregnant woman from Stromsburg, Nebraska who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Jessica Alexander

Neville's longtime friend who is urging anyone with information about her disappearance to come forward.

Roberto Tanner

Neville's boyfriend, who left their home in Stromsburg two days before Neville's disappearance following an argument. Investigators have named him as a person of interest.

Brittany McCracken

An investigator with the Polk County Sheriff's Office who is working on the case.

Lincoln Police Department

The law enforcement agency that is asking the public to call their dispatch number with any information about Neville's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“Definitely a free spirit. So, a wild child, a little bit.”

— Jessica Alexander, Neville's Friend

“It becomes a bit more concerning because I know for a fact at this point, if she was somewhere safe, she would let somebody know that she's okay.”

— Jessica Alexander, Neville's Friend

“Somebody knows something. Somebody knows where she's at, and if you or anybody you know knows where she's at, please, please come forward.”

— Jessica Alexander, Neville's Friend

What’s next

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said they haven't heard from Neville or her boyfriend, and they are continuing to search for any leads on her whereabouts. The public is being asked to call the Lincoln Police Department's dispatch number or 911 with any information that could help locate Neville.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for any information that could help find Hannah Neville and determine what happened to her. Her friends and family are deeply concerned for her safety, especially given her advanced pregnancy, and are pleading with the public to come forward with any relevant details that could aid the ongoing investigation.