Person of Interest Arrested in Search for Missing Wisconsin Woman

Gabriella Cartagena has been missing for nearly a week, and police are urging residents to check security footage.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Gabriella Cartagena, a 29-year-old woman who was last seen in Marinette, Wisconsin on February 4. Robert Chilcote, 29, was arrested following a high-speed chase and is currently charged with fleeing a peace officer and being a fugitive from another state. Police found an AR-15 rifle with a magazine in Chilcote's vehicle. Cartagena's family members reported hearing her say "Please don't shoot me. I'm sorry" during a phone call before she went missing.

Why it matters

The arrest of a person of interest and the discovery of a weapon in Chilcote's vehicle raise serious concerns about Cartagena's safety and wellbeing. The police are continuing to search for Cartagena and are urging residents to check security footage that may help locate her or the red Toyota Prius she was last seen in.

The details

According to the Marinette Police Department, Gabriella Cartagena was last seen on February 4 in Marinette's Red Arrow Park around 5 p.m. Police described her as 'involuntarily missing.' Following a high-speed chase in Monticello, police arrested Robert Chilcote, 29, who had been wanted for questioning in connection with 'aggravated assault and possible homicide.' Inside his vehicle, police found an 'AR-15 rifle with an inserted magazine.' Loved ones said Cartagena was last seen with Chilcote while leaving to go to a grocery store, and nothing seemed unusual at the time. However, during a phone call, family members reportedly heard Cartagena say, 'Please don't shoot me. I'm sorry.'

  • Gabriella Cartagena was last seen on February 4 around 5 p.m. in Marinette's Red Arrow Park.
  • Police arrested Robert Chilcote on February 10 following a high-speed chase in Monticello.

The players

Gabriella Cartagena

A 29-year-old woman who has been missing since February 4 in Marinette, Wisconsin.

Robert Chilcote

A 29-year-old man who was arrested as a person of interest in Cartagena's disappearance and is currently charged with fleeing a peace officer and being a fugitive from another state.

Marinette Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Cartagena's disappearance and leading the search efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Please don't shoot me. I'm sorry”

— Gabriella Cartagena (Family members)

What’s next

Police are continuing to search for Cartagena and are urging residents to check security footage that may help locate her or the red Toyota Prius she was last seen in. The judge will also decide on Tuesday whether to allow Chilcote to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need to find Gabriella Cartagena and the serious concerns raised by the arrest of a person of interest who was found with a weapon in his vehicle. The community is being asked to assist in the search, underscoring the importance of public involvement in missing persons cases.