June 15, 2021 File 21-13466 (Note - this news release has been updated to reflect that (Name Removed) was located, though unfortunately deceased. Please see June 30, 2021 updated news release )  

Woman missing after crabbing at Centennial Beach

(Name Removed), age 54, has not returned from a planned solo excursion to go crabbing/clam digging in the Tsawwassen area, and is now the subject of a search by police and Search and Rescue officials. Because (Name Removed) resides in Surrey, and her whereabouts were unknown, (Name Removed)’s family first reported her missing to the Surrey RCMP on June 14. She is believed to have gone crabbing late in the morning, or in the afternoon that day. Delta Police officers joined the search for (Name Removed) the night of June 14 when her car was located at Centennial Beach. Search and Rescue was engaged and continued searching throughout the night. “Our officers assisted with a number of aspects of the investigation the night of June 14, including canvassing nearby residents,” says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police. Search and Rescue resumed their efforts in the morning of June 15. The Coast Guard Hovercraft also joined the search over the waters of Centennial Bay. “The area is known for extensive tidal flats, so our officers have also been walking out in the water conducting search efforts today,” says Leykauf. “Unfortunately there has been no sign of her to date.” Delta Police has now assumed conduct of this missing person investigation and will be using other techniques to aid in the search, including the department’s drones. Whatcom County has also been advised. (Name Removed) is described as:

• 5’3” tall
• Approximately 100 pounds
• Black hair, brown eyes
• Believed to be wearing hip waders and carrying gear associated to crabbing.

Please call 604-946-4411 if you believe you saw (Name Removed), or have information that could aid this investigation.