HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police have renewed their appeal for information on a Halifax County woman who was last seen leaving a Sheetz store in 2009.

Sunday marked the 12th anniversary of Hattie Gertrude Brown’s disappearance. She was seen on May 16, 2009 with her nephew at a convenience store just outside South Boston near the intersection of Route 501 and Route 58.

Her silver, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta that was later found abandoned behind an old barn in the Southeast corner of Halifax County. State police said the car had been burned.

Investigators say Brown also left home without her purse or vital medications.

Brown, who is approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 155 lbs, was last seen wearing a sleeveless top with pants featuring side stripes.

The Virginia State Police, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and South Boston Police Department say the case remains under active investigation and are seeking information that might bring closure to the family.

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Brown is asked to contact authorities.