Police release video images of missing Caitlin Potts last seen on February 21, 2016

Vernon North Okanagan, Enderby, B.C.

2017-04-26 13:50 PDT

RCMP investigators with the Southeast District Major Crime Unit (MCU) have released video surveillance images of Caitlin Potts entering the Orchard Park Mall Entrance on February 21, 2016.

In the images Potts enters the mall at approximately 1:30 pm that Sunday afternoon.

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In the images Potts enters the mall at approximately 1:30 pm that Sunday afternoon. The video surveillance is being released at this stage to provide a visual reminder to the public of Caitlin’s appearance and show what she may have been wearing near the time of her disappearance.

Those items include:

  • Three quarter length black jacket with a hood
  • Light coloured pants
  • Black winter boots
  • A hair tie (hair scrunchie)
  • A large light brown leather style hand bag
  • A white cell phone

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The video surveillance is being released at this stage to provide a visual reminder to the public of Caitlin’s appearance and show what she may have been wearing near the time of her disappearance.

Those items include:

RCMP investigators believe Potts disappearance is the result of foul play and her body has not been found. Investigators are issuing this news release at this time, as outdoor seasonal activities are picking up, with people spending more leisure time outside around their communities.

View previous release: 2016-03-24

The RCMP South East District Major Crime Unit continues to investigate and investigators do not believe Caitlin Potts left the Okanagan before her death. Previous reports that she was traveling to Calgary, AB, have not been substantiated. In the days leading up to her disappearance on February 21, 2016, Potts had connections to Kelowna, West Kelowna, Armstrong, Salmon Arm and Enderby, BC.

Anyone with information on the murder of Caitlin Potts to contact their local police services or via Crimestoppers at 1-877-222-8477.

Photo of Caitlin Potts

 Released by:

S/Sgt. Annie Linteau
Senior Media Relations Officer
BC RCMP Communication Services
RCMP/Government of Canada
annie.linteau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca / Tel: 778-290-2889 / Cell: 604-910-6892 / Fax: 778-290-6114
 

Released by

S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet

Senior Media Relations Officer
BC RCMP Communication Services
14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 6P3 - Mailstop #1608
Office: 778-290-4134
Cell: 604-657-5730
Fax: 778-290-6114

Email: janelle.shoihet@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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