RCMP Continue Search For A Missing Port Alberni Woman

RCMP continue their search for a missing Alberni woman who has not been seen or heard from by friends and family for the last week.

RCMP continue their search for a missing Alberni woman who has not been seen or heard from by friends and family for the last week.

Amber Manthorne was last seen Wednesday, July 7, 2022.

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation into her disappearance. Manthorne's vehicle - a white 2021 Jeep Compass - was found in Nanaimo.

Police now say the man she was thought to be with has been located and that Manthorne's disappearance doesn't necessarily mean something horrible has happened.

"We understand that it may be concerning to hear that the VIIMCU has been called to assist. However, we want to assure the community that this is not unusual in cases where a person's disappearance is out of character and criminality cannot be immediately ruled out," said Insp. Kevin O'Donnell, the officer in charge of VIIMCU.

Area search and rescue teams have been called in to assist in the search.

The Tseshaht First Nation organized a community get-together Sunday to raise awareness about the missing woman.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250 723-2424.