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Marinette Today
By the People, for the People
Wisconsin Man Leads Police on Chase in Minnesota Amid Missing Woman Case
Robert Chilcote was wanted in connection to the disappearance of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena in Wisconsin.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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A 29-year-old Wisconsin man, Robert Chilcote, was involved in a 16-minute police chase spanning 17 miles in Minnesota after authorities there were notified he was wanted in connection to a crime in Wisconsin. Chilcote was found to have an AR-15 rifle in his car and is a person of interest in the disappearance of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena, though he has not been formally charged in that case.
Why it matters
The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who may be involved in serious crimes across state lines. Cartagena's disappearance has also deeply impacted her community, who are desperate for answers about her whereabouts.
The details
The police chase began on February 5 when the Wright County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota was notified that Chilcote, who was driving a red Toyota Prius, was wanted in connection with an aggravated assault and possible homicide case. When deputies tried to pull Chilcote over, he fled, reaching speeds over 100 mph and running stop signs. Authorities eventually used stop sticks to disable Chilcote's vehicle, allowing them to take him into custody. A search of his car found an AR-15 rifle with a magazine inserted.
- On February 4, Gabriella Cartagena was last seen at Red Arrow Park in Marinette, Wisconsin.
- On February 5, the police chase involving Chilcote occurred in Minnesota.
- On February 8, the Marinette Police Department conducted an 'expanded search' for Cartagena.
The players
Robert Chilcote
A 29-year-old man from Wisconsin who was wanted in connection to a crime and led police on a chase in Minnesota, where he was found to have an AR-15 rifle in his car.
Gabriella Cartagena
A 24-year-old woman from Marinette, Wisconsin who went missing on February 4, with Chilcote being a person of interest in her disappearance.
What they’re saying
“It's like time stands still because you just want answers and you want to find your loved one and you wanna know where they are if they're OK or what happened. There's so many questions, and you're just looking for answers.”
— Trysha Kehoe (WBAY)
What’s next
The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Chilcote out on bail. The search for Cartagena's whereabouts continues, with police asking anyone with information to contact the Marinette Police Department.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who may be involved in serious crimes across state lines, as well as the anguish felt by the community searching for a missing loved one with few answers.
