MEDIA RELEASE
Missing Person Investigation turns to Homicide
On Friday March 14th, 2025, Detectives with the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit along with agents of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation served a search warrant at 17277 Olinda Road, Anderson. This address is where Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain resided when she was initially reported missing by family members on May 22nd, 2024.
Since the initial investigation, Detectives have worked tirelessly to locate Nikki and to determine the events leading to her disappearance. Detectives have served numerous search warrants, including a prior search warrant at Nikki’s residence. Furthermore, Detectives have interviewed family members, friends and acquaintances of Nikki, including citizens who have reported information about her disappearance.
Based on evidence gathered, information learned from interviews and the fact that none of Nikki’s family members have heard from Nikki since May 18th, 2024, detectives have determined Nikki is a victim of Homicide. Detectives have identified persons of interest in her homicide, however, their identities are being withheld due to the ongoing nature of this investigation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been assisting with this investigation along with other local allied agencies. Detectives are asking for the public’s help with identifying a driver of a red in color truck who may have picked up a male adult in the area of Highway 36 in the western portion of Tehama County near the R Wild Horse Ranch or the Beegum Gorge bridge between May 18th & May 25th, 2024.
A combined reward of up to $30,000 still stands for anyone who provides information that leads to Nikki’s location. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit by email at MCU@shastacounty.gov or at 530-245-6135.
Case # SCSO24-002069
Contact: Captain Chris Edwards Investigations
Phone: 530-245-6135
Date: March 14th, 2025
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