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UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman found safe

Vanessa Vanderest, 26, had been missing since March 21
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Vanessa Vanderest

UPDATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 12:11 P.M.:

Vernon RCMP say the woman has been located safe and sound, and thanks the public for its help.

ORIGINAL STORY

Police in Vernon are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

Vanessa Vanderest, 26, was last seen at her Vernon residence on March 21.

Police have followed up on several leads, but Vanderest remains missing and police are “very concerned” for her health and wellbeing.

Vanderest is five-foot-seven tall and weighs 126 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact their local police, remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at nokcrimestoppers.com.



Brendan Shykora

About the Author: Brendan Shykora

I started as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.
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