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(Burns, OR) – Officials with the Harney County, Oregon Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday, that as of 5-p.m. local time, Thursday (April 10th), the active search and rescue mission in rugged terrain for a missing southwest Iowa woman was officially suspended. In a press release, authorities say that while active operations in the search for 29-year-old Kaylee Birt have concluded, “Kaylee will remain listed as a missing person in the law enforcement data system.”

Information about her will be  posted near Kaylee’s last known location, informing visitors to the area to be vigilant of any potential evidence. If anyone discovers relevant information, they should immediately report it to the Harney County Sheriff’s Office (541-573-6156). The Harney County Sheriff’s Office will continue to monitor the search area when able as part of their routine patrols.

Officials said :Kaylee will remain in our hearts and prayers. We will continue to do our best to provide closure to Kaylee’s friends and family.” They thanked everyone for their efforts to find missing Shenandoah (IA) native, who was last seen leaving The Fields Station in her car last Friday (April 4th).

Birt was reportedly driving 1,600 miles from Klamath Falls to Shenandoah. Her gold 2008 Chevy Malibu was found Sunday morning (April 6th) in a remote part of Southern Harney County where the road had washed out. Birt was not with the vehicle.