Authorities will be investigating an area on the north end of town Tuesday in reference to a child who was reported missing in 2004.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said the St. Joseph Police Department in connection with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will be conducting an operation related to the ongoing missing person’s investigation of Ashley Martinez from St. Joseph. The operation will be held in the area of Huntoon Road and West Highland Avenue. Wilson said the operation is based on historical information related to the case.

According to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Martinez was last seen on July 6, 2004 in the St. Joseph area when she was 15-years-old. She would now be 28-years-old. According to the the missing person’s flyer Martinez may still be in the area or she could have traveled to Nebraska or Washington.

Wilson said authorities will start investigating the area of Huntoon and Highland around 6 a.m. Tuesday and will cease Wednesday afternoon. He said officers on scene would not be answering questions but authorities may hold interviews at a later time.