Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for Woman in Whitehorse

Community Safety Alert Overview

The Whitehorse RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find 25-year-old Jaana Cook, who has been reported missing. She was last seen in downtown Whitehorse, Yukon, on April 26, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Officers have followed multiple leads but have not yet been able to locate her, and police have stated they are concerned for her wellbeing. This alert is being shared so that residents, workers, and visitors in the Whitehorse area can stay vigilant and assist in the search.

Official Details from Whitehorse RCMP

According to the official information released by the RCMP in Yukon, the missing person is:

• Name: Jaana Cook
• Age: 25 years old
• Last seen: April 26, 2026, around 3:30 p.m.
• Last known location: Downtown Whitehorse, Yukon

Physical Description

• Height: 5 feet 5 inches
• Weight: Approximately 165 pounds
• Eyes: Hazel/green
• Hair: Brown
• Complexion: Light

Investigators report that they have explored several possible leads, but these efforts have not yet been successful. As a result, there is an active concern for Ms. Cook’s safety and wellbeing, and community assistance is considered important at this stage.

Crime Canada Community – Your Help Is Urgently Needed

The CrimeCanada.ca community in Whitehorse and across the Yukon is strongly encouraged to assist by staying alert and sharing this information. If you live, work, or travel through downtown Whitehorse or surrounding areas, please take a moment to carefully review the description above.

If you have any information about where Jaana Cook might be, or if you believe you may have seen her after the afternoon of April 26, police are asking you to contact them immediately using the official channels below:

• Whitehorse RCMP Detachment: 867-667-5555
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
• Online Crime Stoppers tip form: www.crimestoppersyukon.ca

You do not need to be certain of what you saw; even small details could assist investigators.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts like this one are critical for community safety in the Yukon. In smaller and mid-sized centres such as Whitehorse, community awareness often makes a direct difference in locating a person safely and quickly. Understanding local crime and safety patterns, as outlined in our Whitehorse Crime Statistics & Safety Report and broader Whitehorse area safety data, helps residents recognize when something appears out of place or concerning.

When someone is reported missing, it is important to:

• Pay attention to police descriptions and timelines of when and where the person was last seen.
• Check any dashcam, security camera, or doorbell footage you may have from the relevant date and time.
• Share official information from trusted sources with friends, family, and neighbours, especially those who frequent the area where the person was last seen.
• Report any potential sightings or information directly to police or Crime Stoppers, rather than posting only on social media, so investigators can act quickly.

Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support safer communities by amplifying official alerts, providing localized safety context, and encouraging responsible public participation. Your vigilance and willingness to report information can help the RCMP bring this situation to a safe resolution.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the yukon community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.