The body of a 22-year-old woman reported missing from Coquitlam earlier this week has been discovered, according to RCMP. Cpl. Alexa Hodgins, a spokesperson for the department, confirmed Zailey Smith’s death in a written update Wednesday night (Dec. 21), thanking the public for its assistance with the case. Her last reported sighting was on Sunday (Dec. 18), when she left her home in the Burquitlam neighbourhood. A police inquiry was launched because of concerns for Smith’s health and well-being.
Zailey Smith Missing Case Explained:
Authorities are looking for a 22-year-old woman from Coquitlam, British Columbia, who has been missing since the weekend. Zailey Smith was last seen leaving her house on Sunday around Clarke Road and Como Lake Avenue, according to the Coquitlam RCMP. Since then, she has yet to be seen or heard from. In a news statement issued on Wednesday, Cpl. Alexa Hodgins noted that “family and police are concerned for Zailey’s well-being.”
What does the Investigation Say?
According to investigators, the missing woman is known to frequent Burnaby’s Metrotown and Vancouver’s Metrotown. Smith is described as white, slim, 5’2″ tall, with hazel eyes and long brown hair. The Coquitlam RCMP also classified her as a “high-risk” person. She was wearing a black cross-body purse, light grey tights, black shoes, and a black winter jacket when she was last seen. Anyone with information on Smith’s whereabouts or who may have seen her is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550. Informants who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Recent Update on Zailey Smith’s Missing Case:
According to the Coquitlam RCMP, the missing woman was discovered deceased on Wednesday evening. There was no further information given. Zailey Smith’s brother announced her death on his official Facebook page, according to the statement. My lovely sister, may you rest in peace. I’ll always love and miss you because you deserve so much better. Smith, Zailey
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