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The mother of a missing indigenous woman begged for help; VPD releases new information – BC

The Vancouver Police Department and the mother of a missing woman have released a new video documenting Tatiana Harrison’s latest known whereabouts.

Harrison has been missing for more than seven weeks and was last seen in downtown Vancouver East Side.

“Every day that passes without finding Tatiana increases our concern for her well-being,” he said. said Tanya Visintin.

“Tatiana’s family, friends and community contributed to the scheduling of her last location. VPD and Tatiana’s family want to ensure that the entire community remains committed to Tatiana’s continued search. We ask everyone to share this video so we can find Tatiana. ”

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According to police, Tatiana maintained regular contact with her family until the end of March, when she last sent an SMS to her mother from a new phone number somewhere in downtown Vancouver Eastside.

Six weeks later, Tatiana was reported missing on May 3. Despite the police investigation, there are no solid traces of her whereabouts, according to the VPD.

“Tatiana is a very strong and beautiful girl who is a voice for people who suffer or people who don’t,” said Natasha Harrison, Tatiana’s mother.

“She is articulate, smart, an avid reader, fearless. I am asking the public to help find my daughter. She is 20 years old and was last seen in downtown East Vancouver.

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Tatiana remained in Surrey until about February 3, when she spoke to RCMP officers in Surrey in the area of ​​King George Boulevard and Bolivar Road, telling them she had nowhere to stay.

From February 9 to 22, Tatiana remained in a shelter at 875 Terminal Ave. in Vancouver, where she was often seen in the company of an escort, according to police.

On March 23, Tatiana visited RBC Bank in Maine and East Hastings to report a lost bank card.

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She received a new card, withdrew cash and was recorded on video with a man who has not yet been identified, the VPD reported.

The next day, Tatiana sent her mother a text message from a new phone number.

VPD is looking for a man who was seen with Harrison before she disappeared

“Investigators believe this man is a possible witness, not a suspect,” Const said. Said Visintin. “They think he was last seen with Tatiana on March 23. He or someone who knows him should call the police.

The man is described as aged 30 to 40, with a thin physique, mustache and stubble on his face. He was last seen wearing a two-tone dark gray or navy blue and white jacket, a dark hooded sweater, and a dark color.

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Although this was the last time she communicated with Natasha Harrison, there were numerous sightings of Tatiana in Vancouver, including on April 7 at Robson Park and on April 22 at the Grand Union Pub near Abbott and West Hastings, according to police.

But Tatiana never arrived to pick up her social security check at the end of April, and her current whereabouts remain unknown.

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“It is not typical for Tatiana that she has gone so long without talking to her friends and family, who tell us that her failure to connect is an indication that Tatiana is in danger,” he said. Said Visintin.

“That’s why we renew our calls for anyone who has information about Tatiana’s current location or previous activities to come forward.”

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Tatiana is a 20-year-old indigenous woman who is 5 feet tall, has brown eyes and a thin physique.

When she last saw her, she had medium-length brown hair, although her hairstyle and color may have changed. She often wears prescription glasses and loose clothing.

If you have seen Tatiana, if you know where she is or if you have any information that can help you find her, please call the special VPD advice line at 604-717-2530, send an email to vpd.missing @ vpd.ca or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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