Chetwynd RCMP looking for woman after ‘suspicious occurrence’

CHETWYND, B.C. — The Chetwynd RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman following a suspicious occurrence on Saturday near the Rotary Park soccer fields.

According to the RCMP, shortly after 5 p.m. on May 6th, 2023, a young woman was seen entering a trail and wooded area near Rotary Park, south of the soccer fields, toward the Legion Subdivision.

Kids playing soccer nearby reportedly heard a dog barking and a scream. They went into the wooded area to see if the woman was okay and found nothing.

The kids reported it to their parents and the police. Officers searched the area but did not find anyone.

Witnesses said the woman was walking a medium-sized grey, white and brown dog. She was wearing glasses and possibly a hat with a pink or multi-coloured sweater or jacket with black pants.

She was described to police as Caucasian, five foot, four inches tall, around 18 years old, with shoulder-length dark hair. She was reading a book in the park.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the woman is asked to contact the Chetwynd RCMP detachment at 250-788-9221, referencing file number 2023-842.