Ashleigh Lee Louise Pettman was 18 when she vanished from Kelowna, British Columbia, in the early summer of 2005 after moving there in March to live with her maternal grandmother. By May she had packed her belongings and left the grandmother’s home without saying where she was going. Reported last sightings vary: June 1, June 3, or June 5, 2005. She was seen in downtown Kelowna, possibly in City Park, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

At the time she was about 5 feet 4 inches and 95 to 105 pounds, with green eyes and long blonde or light brown hair. Distinguishing features include a Playboy-style bunny tattoo on her upper back and a pierced tongue. Police described her as an at-risk youth who had been living on the streets; she reportedly went out with friends in a vehicle the night she disappeared and did not return to her grandparents’ home. Her disappearance was not reported until later in June 2005.

Investigators have pursued leads but have not located her. Authorities have said there is no evidence suggesting she met with foul play, though that possibility has not been entirely ruled out. The case went cold and periodic public appeals have been made. If anyone knew Ashleigh, saw her in Kelowna in early June 2005, or has information that might help, please come forward.