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By Joel Allen
Friday, July 10, 2009 at 6:50 p.m.

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It was a meeting of the minds Friday, as police continue the search for a missing New York teenager.

It's been two and a half months since 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel disappeared in Myrtle Beach.

Friday, all the local agencies involved in the investigation got together to brainstorm. Those agencies are Myrtle Beach Police, the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

They hope that by sharing information and ideas, maybe they'll shake something loose that will lead them to Brittanee Drexel.

Tips and potential sightings still come in to Myrtle Beach Police every day. "But nothing that has led to any fruitful information," Joey Crosby, MB Police, said.

Sadly, teen runaways and disappearances are not unusual for Myrtle Beach. Detectives say, most of those cases are wrapped up within a day or two, but not Brittanee Drexel.

"This case has various circumstances surrounding it that are different than any that I've worked since I've been here," Crosby. He said he can't reveal what makes Brittanee's disappearance different than the others, but with all the time, effort and information that's gone into this case, Myrtle Beach Police thought it worthwhile to bring in Georgetown and Charleston County investigators to share ideas.

"Maybe one of the investigators says something that maybe somebody might have said or somebody might have done that really sparks something, that really puts the pieces of the puzzle together," said Crosby.

Brittannee was last seen as she left the Blue Water Resort in Myrtle Beach on April 25th. The last place her cell phone gave off a signal was on the Charleston/Georgetown County line the night she disappeared.

Since then, police have been in contact with Brittanee's mother almost every day, keeping her up to date on any new developments and hoping Brittanee might still be out there, ready to be found.

"If she is out there, and she is listening to us, our most important thing right now is that we want to know that she's OK and where she's at.

That's our number one goal right now," said Crosby.

Crosby says the potential sightings have led them all across the United States, from East Coast to West Coast, north and south.

They look into all those tips, but so far nothing.

Brittanee's family is holding an event this weekend to raise money to help them pay for their search.

The fundraiser will be held at the Beaver Bar in Murrells Inlet Saturday from 1pm until 6pm. There will be food and entertainment and all the money raised will go to defer the family's expenses while they stay in Myrtle Beach looking for her.

Brittanee's grandmother says they're keeping their spirits up and still have hope. "We keep busy every day. That's the only way you keep strong. i have a positive feeling that she's out there," Carol Wagner said.

Brittanee's mother spent weeks in Myrtle Beach, passing out fliers, holding vigils, and helping searchers scour the area looking for the teenager.

The family has also hired a private investigator to aid in their search.

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another alice donavon

Posted by James mercer, myrtle beach - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 10:09 a.m.

This here case is going to turn out to be another alice donovan case. Where years pass by & by then they will still have not found anything. This girl is dead you cannot stay hidden this long & not be seen. You have to come out of hidding sometime. Where is the miracle in this here case & where was it during the alice donavon case. Still nothing. What is everyone wanting hope for since its only going to turn out to be bad news.

Help one another

Posted by Mary d, MB - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 8:53 p.m.

The comment on here about the Beaver Bar is so untrue And you seem to be unawair about the Bikers and the businesses around here they and we are always doing and hosting benefits and runs to help out the people in need we actually care! what do you do? my friend!Lets all try and make a difference and lend a hand.

Still not making sense .........

Posted by County Native, Horry County - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 7:19 p.m.

This case is just odd from many aspects - First off I am very sorry to the family that their child is missing. With that, who in their right mind would not "know" where there child was for days and then when she finds out that she's not with her friend at home that she's in Myrtle Beach when she goes missing? Parental guidance here was key to this situation.
Also, The Beaver Bar? Come on, are we going to make this a trashy deal or what? I don't mind bikers, etc, but I have no desire to go sit there and watch half naked waitresses get drunk and grind all over the patrons. What a way to get more media attention for this situation - :(

May you find that miracle

Posted by Mary Darcy, socastee - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 7:17 p.m.

I had met the Grandparents of Brittanee and it brought a tear to my eyes the hurt they are experencing .So please anyone if you know anything please help this so unfortuant family to the truth for they can know anything something.May God bless

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