It’s not a request the police department often fulfill, however, in the case of Sandra Wilson they’ve made an exception.
Wilson, 76, left her home in Newfoundland when she was young and moved out West. Since then, it’s believed she has spent much of her adult life living somewhere in the Lower Mainland. Recently, New Westminster police were contacted by Wilson’s sister asking for help in finding her sibling, who she thinks is missing, explained acting Sgt. Jeff Scott, spokesperson for the New Westminster Police Department.
It’s rare for the department to get these kinds of requests from family or friends, but if the circumstances warrant a deeper search by police, Scott said they’re more than willing to take it on.
“Given (Wilson’s) medical background – she’s believed to be schizophrenic and diabetic – there’s rise for concern. It’s been a long time since (the sisters have) seen each other,” Scott said.
Wilson and her sister, whose name was not provided, haven’t spoken in more than five years, Scott said, adding the sister could not remember exactly when she last spoke to Wilson. It’s unclear if Wilson ever lived in New West or why the New Westminster Police Department was contacted, but because of her medical conditions, Scott said, the department agreed to help.
“We’re certainly willing to help out and try to reunite them, and ensure that she is safe and in good health, that’s obviously a concern as well,” he added.
Police hope someone in the community or Lower Mainland will recognize Wilson’s photo and contact the department.
“We’re not able to find her, so we just want to see if anybody has any information about where she may be,” Scott said. “She’s believed to be in the Lower Mainland somewhere.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Matthew Robson at 604-525-5411 or email [email protected].
