The Terrace detachment of the RCMP posted an update on the province wide website today, providing some details in the ongoing investigation of Tamara Chipman, a disappearance that observed its second anniversary this week.
Her disappearance was one of a number of puzzling disappearances of young and mostly First Nations women along the Highway 16 corridor, dubbed the Highway of Tears.
Included in the press release today was confirmation of an RCMP search east of Prince Rupert on the weekend, the September 22nd search had been the topic of conversation around the city over the last few days as locals driving the highway had noticed increased police attention in the area.
The search as it would turn out revealed no new evidence in the case, though the RCMP is continuing with their investigation and ask the public to contact the Terrace or Rupert detachments should they have further information that could be of assistance.
Tamara CHIPMAN Investigation - Two Year Anniversary Update
The investigation into the disappearance of Tamara Chipman has remained an ongoing and active investigation being handled by the Terrace Detachment with the assistance of Prince Rupert Detachment and the Terrace Regional GIS section.
In the past year, investigators have made significant progress in eliminating a number of tips as well as concentrating on some more compelling leads. On September 22, 2007, a trained Ground Search & Rescue Team assisted police in searching a wooded area east of Prince Rupert. The search did not uncover any meaningful evidence.
Information has been shared with the Highway 16 investigative review team who are currently examining files of women who have gone missing or murdered along the highway. While the investigation into Chipman’s disappearance continues to take positive steps, it is too early to know if this information will be of any assistance to the Highway 16 review team.
On September 21st, 2005, Tamara CHIPMAN was last seen hitchhiking on Highway 16, east of Prince Rupert, BC. The police are still asking for the public to contact either the Terrace or Prince Rupert Detachments with any information related to this investigation.
Released by: S/Sgt. Eric Stubbs Terrace OPS NCO (250)638-7416
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