The mother of a missing Okanagan woman has made a public plea for information, one day before the three-year anniversary of her daughter’s disappearance.
Ashley Simpson was reported missing to police on April 30, 2016. The now-35-year-old was last seen a few days earlier (April 27) in Vernon.
In a press release issued today (April 26), Sgt. Janelle Shoihet with the B.C. RCMP says investigators at the Southeast District Major Crime Unite have been working tirelessly to determine what happened to Simpson, prior to the missing person’s report.
“To date, numerous tips have been received and fully investigated, friends and associates have been interviewed and leads followed up,” says Shoihet in the release.
“Unfortunately, Ashley remains missing.”
In a video posted to YouTube, Simpson’s mom asks that if anyone knows anything, to come forward.
“When people ask me how I’m holding up, I tell them, ‘OK,’" says Cindy Simpson. "But the truth is, I want to scream. There is a large piece of my family missing. My husband and I haven’t had a good sleep in three years. My family’s heart breaks every day. My family will never be the same. I feel like someone must know something about Ashley and maybe are too afraid to say something. But there are so many ways to reach out to the RCMP. Please just call.”
Simpson is described as:
- Caucasian
- Around 5’5’’ (165 cm)
- 119 pounds
- Brown eyes
- Brown hair
Anyone with information about Simpson or her current whereabouts is asked to call the nearest RCMP detachment or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
