Missing mother's family fears kidnapping

DETROIT, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The family of Joann Matouk Romain says it is feared the 55-year-old Michigan mother, described as "the glue of her friends and family," may have been kidnapped.

"She was taken for an ulterior motive. We all believe that," the missing woman's eldest daughter, Michelle Romain, 29, told The Detroit News. "Everyone is wondering who could actually do something like this to my mom."

The Grosse Pointe Woods resident was last seen Jan. 12 at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church. By 10 p.m. that day, her Lexus sedan was the only car left in the lot. Her purse, wallet and about $1,500 in cash were locked inside. Missing were Romain, her cell phone, keys and rosary.