Instead, Johns encouraged people to call police with any information.
A reward is available through Crime Stoppers for anyone whose information leads investigators to Chapman or to those responsible for her disappearance.
“She didn’t go missing by accident,” Johns said. “This is a very well-planned out, well-orchestrated incident and people know.”
Police will notify private property owners ahead of time if they plan to check the property.
Johns declined to release details about what areas they’d be searching, but said they determined the locations through the course of the investigation.
“We have searched extensively for Miss Chapman,” he said. “We’ve been working around the clock diligently, following up on all leads and evidence.”
Police previously searched from Dayton to Middletown while partnering with various area search organizations.
During a January press conference, Johns called Chapman’s disappearance “very suspicious.”
“We’re just trying to find her and bring her home. Her family’s very worried about her, as are we,” he said. “This is very strange behavior for her. We’re worried that something bad has happened to her.”
When asked Wednesday if Chapman could be dead Johns said it was a possibility, but that police were still holding out hope.
“We need the public’s help on this,” Johns said. “Cierra is a mother; she is a daughter. Her family misses her and we need to find her and solve this case.”
TO PROVIDE TIPS
Dayton police: (937) 333-COPS (2677)
Miami Valley Crime Stoppers: (937) 222-STOP (7867)
Online: miamivalleycrimestoppers.com