On December 11, 2024, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4000 Block of Michigan Rd. in reference to a report of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was determined to have belonged to Gregory Brian Pennington, a 42-year-old male from Nashville, MI. On December 12th, Pennington was reported missing. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is currently investigating Pennington’s disappearance and suspect that foul play may be involved. While the investigation is still in its early stages, it is believed that Pennington was last seen November 14th in the Vermontville area, including Chester Township. Pennington is approximately 6’2’’ and weighs 230 lbs. He has brown hair, blue eyes, and wears glasses.

If you have any information that can assist in this investigation, please contact Det. Heather Stefan at 517-543-5486 or at hstefan@eatoncounty.org. You may also contact the crime tipline at 517-543-5433 or crimetips@eatoncounty.org.