The Sûreté du Québec is searching for Hemmingford resident Kelsey Watt, who was last seen on Saturday around 12:30 p.m. at her home on Covey Hill Road.
The 29-year-old was reported missing by her family, who the SQ report are concerned for her safety and security.
Watt is described as 5’6”, weighing 200 pounds, with long red hair and green eyes. She was wearing a black jacket the last time she was seen and is believed to be on foot.
Friends, family, and many volunteers fanned out across the region in a search effort on Sunday coordinated by the SQ.
According to the Journal Saint-François, a command centre was established, and emergency unit patrollers, officers on all-terrain vehicles, divers, a dog handler, the horse patrol, helicopter rescue team, and SQ investigators were all in the area. The SQ was also worked closely with officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as members of the fire department.
The SQ confirmed Sunday evening that she has not yet been located, and that there is a very strong chance the search effort will resume on Monday.
The SQ is asking anyone who spots or encounters Watt to call 911. Anyone with information that may help to locate her is urged to contact police at 1-800-659-4264.