Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for Woman in Prince George
SECTION 1: THE ALERT
The Prince George RCMP are asking for the public’s immediate assistance to help locate 37-year-old Mary Katie Hanson, who has been reported missing. She was last seen on May 14, 2026, in the area of the 1000-block of Third Avenue in Prince George, British Columbia, and has not been in contact with those who know her since that date.
Police are concerned for Mary’s well-being and are actively trying to confirm her safety. Residents, businesses, and people moving through downtown Prince George are urged to pay close attention to the description and photo provided, as community awareness is often critical in safely locating a missing person.
SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS
According to the official information from Prince George RCMP, the last confirmed sighting of Mary Katie Hanson was on May 14, 2026, near the 1000-block of Third Avenue in Prince George, B.C.. She has not returned to her residence since that date, and police have been unable to reach her.
Physical description of Mary Katie Hanson:
- Indigenous female
- Age: 37 years
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (approximately 163 cm)
- Weight: about 150 lbs (approximately 68 kg)
- Hair: black, sometimes dyed red
- Eyes: brown
- Notable marks: scars on her right hand and wrist
- Distinctive tattoo: heart tattoo on her left hand
- Gait: walks with a limp
Clothing and appearance at last sighting:
- Wearing a black jacket
- Leg was bandaged
CRIME CANADA COMMUNITY ACTION REQUEST: If you see anyone matching Mary’s description, or if you have any information about where she might be, please contact police right away. Even small details about possible sightings around downtown Prince George or nearby areas can be valuable to investigators.
How to contact police with information:
- Call the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line: 250-561-3300 to speak directly with an officer if you believe you have seen Mary or have information about her whereabouts.
- To provide information anonymously, contact Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
- If you believe Mary is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical help, call 911.
Communities across British Columbia, including smaller areas such as St. Mary’s, B.C. crime and safety statistics, rely on quick reporting from residents when someone goes missing. The same vigilance is essential in Prince George as officers work to locate Mary safely.
SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE
At CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts like this one are treated as time-sensitive community safety priorities. When someone has not been seen or heard from in days, particularly when there are concerns about their health or mobility, coordinated public awareness in British Columbia becomes critical. Sharing accurate information and keeping an eye out in daily routines—on transit, in local businesses, and in residential areas—can directly contribute to a safe outcome.
We encourage residents in and around Prince George to regularly review official alerts, talk with family, friends, and neighbours about current missing person searches, and report any potential sightings promptly. If you are unsure whether what you saw is important, call police anyway—officers can determine how it fits with other information. Community vigilance and fast reporting are among the most effective tools we have to support vulnerable or missing individuals and to help bring them home safely.
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 british-columbia 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.