A Minnesota family's nightmare came to life when 42-year-old Shuefaub Xiong, a Domino's delivery driver, disappeared in the middle of his shift.
Xiong was last seen working in Apple Valley on Jan. 14 before heading out to make four deliveries around 6 p.m. His customers never received their orders.
Police issued an update Monday that Xiong's red Toyota Camry was found in Superior, Wisconsin.
Further investigation revealed that Xiong stopped at a target 45 minutes after he was last seen.
His sister, Nischa, told local CNN Newsource, WCCO News, that Xiong tried to call their other brother from someone else's phone at Target.
She said her brother didn't answer because he didn't recognize the number and speculated it was a spam call.
“The person who answered said my brother approached him in his car, knocked on the window and asked if he could use his phone,” Nischa told WCCO.
Aside from the mysterious phone call and the missing vehicle, police have struggled to find any further information that could lead to Xiong's whereabouts.
Shuefaub Xiong went missing on January 14 and police are investigating his disappearance
Police believe Xiong may be in a mental health crisis
Xiong's red Toyota Camry was found in Minnesota days after his disappearance
Xiong was seen in his car around 4pm on Saturday. An acquaintance of the delivery man then told police that they spoke to him in Roseville, Minnesota at 8 p.m.
Questions remain about how Xiong's Toyota Camry ended up in another state and why he left it.
Authorities now believe Xiong is having a mental health crisis. The extremely cold temperatures increase concerns about the well-being of the delivery person.
“Investigators continue to follow any leads as it is critical that he is located and care is provided,” police said in a statement.
Xiong is not believed to be dangerous, but he is licensed to carry firearms and is known to have one, a police statement said.
Xiong's family is working diligently with the community to locate him. “We are lost, we are confused, we are scared, we hope he is okay,” Nischa told WCCO.
The family wrote in a statement on Facebook that they were “deeply concerned” for Xiong's safety and well-being.
“Thank you for your continued support, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as we work to bring him home safely. We also ask for understanding and privacy as we navigate this challenging time,” she added.
Nischa has also started a Facebook group so they can interact with the community. The group has more than 1,700 members.
“Shue is the most thoughtful, kind and selfless person we know. His steadfast commitment to family and community has always been evident,” his family wrote on GoFundMe.
Xiong's sister, Nischa, imagined herself involved in the community after his brother disappeared
Xiong is a delivery driver for Domino's and was declared missing after failing to complete four deliveries
“Whether it was fixing a neighbor's car, helping a friend move, or just being there when someone needed support, Shue was always the one to show up. Now it's our turn to stand up for him.'
His family told police his behavior was unusual. They offer a $20,000 reward for Xiong's safe return.
Xiong is an Asian man and is about 6 feet tall and weighs about 215 pounds, according to a missing person poster. Authorities are asking the public to call 911 if they see him or contact Apple Valley Police if they have any information about his whereabouts.
Dailymail.com reached out to Apple Valley Police for an update on the case but did not immediately hear back.
