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Husband of beloved SF coffee shop owner reveals harrowing new details of the day she vanished

Nypost · · 735 words · By Katie Jerkovich
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“Amy Hillyard, 52, co-owner of Farley’s Coffee in San Francisco, was last seen on March 25 walking her dog near the 500 block of Radnor Road in Oakland.”
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The evidence provided (Wikipedia entries about unrelated topics) does not mention Amy Hillyard, her disappearance, or Radnor Road. No corroborating information found in cited sources.
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“Witnesses reported she was wearing a tan top and tan pants at the time of her disappearance.”
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Only one cross-reference (Nypost) mentions the tan clothing description. No additional sources corroborate or contradict this detail.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Witnesses report she was on foot at the time, wearing a tan top and tan pants
https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/us-news/husband-of-missing-cof…
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“Her husband Chris Hillyard spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about Amy’s disappearance.”
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“Amy was dealing with intense feelings of sadness following the loss of a close family friend and the death of one of their dogs.”
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“Amy sought help from a professional who prescribed medication for anxiety and depression.”
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“On the day she vanished, she had breakfast with her husband and took a train to a therapist in Walnut Creek.”
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“Credit card activity showed she paid for the round trip to see the therapist.”
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“Surveillance video showed she took their dog for a walk and spoke to a neighbor shortly after returning home.”
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No evidence was found in any searched sources to confirm or refute the claim about surveillance video.
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“Her husband found her cellphone, keys, and other personal belongings on the kitchen counter with the back door open when he returned home around 3:15 p.m.”
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No evidence was found in any searched sources to confirm or refute the claim about Chris Hillyard finding belongings.
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“Surveillance video put her last known location as Diamond Park around 4:30 p.m. before she disappeared.”
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“The Oakland Police Department searched Skyline Gate, a large hiking area, but could not find her after hours of searching.”
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“The Oakland Police Department stated there is no evidence to suggest foul play, abduction, or kidnapping in her disappearance.”
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“Volunteers and loved ones have scoured the area and organized multiple search efforts.”
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“The search website for Amy mentions a planned event on April 11 to canvas neighborhoods with flyers.”
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“Amy is described as 5-feet-4, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes.”
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“The California Post reached out to the Oakland Police Department for additional comment.”
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