Missing Senior Alert: Burnaby RCMP Searching for Janet Anne Ginger

Urgent Call for Public Assistance in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 85-year-old Janet Anne Ginger, who has been reported missing. She was last seen shortly after 12:30 p.m. on April 30, 2026, in the 8700-block of Ash Grove Crescent, near Forest Grove Drive in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Police and family are concerned for Janet’s well-being, as she is an elderly woman who may appear disoriented or confused. Community awareness and quick sharing of accurate information are critical to safely locating her as soon as possible.

Crime Canada Community: Please Help Locate Janet

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community in Burnaby and across British Columbia to stay alert in the Ash Grove Crescent and Forest Grove Drive area and beyond. If you see anyone matching Janet’s description, do not delay—contact police immediately using the official numbers below.

Official Description and Last Known Details

According to the official information released by Burnaby RCMP, the following details describe missing person Janet Anne Ginger:

• Name: Janet Anne Ginger
• Age: 85 years old
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Height: Approximately 5 ft 5 in
• Weight: Approximately 190 lbs
• Hair: White

Clothing and mobility aids at the time she was last seen:

• Wearing a blue wide-brimmed hat
• May be using a black walker with blue trim on the wheels

Investigators note that Janet may appear confused, which increases the urgency of locating her quickly.

Photo of Missing Senior – Please Look Closely

Police have released the following image of Janet to assist the public in recognizing her:

The image shows an elderly woman with white hair and glasses, smiling while seated near a window. If you see someone who looks like this and matches the description above, contact police immediately.

How to Contact Police with Information

Anyone who has seen Janet, believes they may have seen her, or has any information about her possible whereabouts is urged to contact:

• Burnaby RCMP: 604-646-9999
• Or your local police service if you are outside the immediate Burnaby area

Provide as much detail as possible, including the exact location, time, direction of travel, clothing, and whether she was using a walker.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing senior alerts like this are a critical part of community safety in British Columbia. Elderly individuals, particularly those who may be confused or have cognitive or mobility challenges, can quickly become vulnerable to injury, exposure, or exploitation when they are away from familiar surroundings. Public vigilance and rapid reporting help reduce these risks.

Residents in Burnaby and in other communities across the province—whether you live in dense urban areas or smaller communities similar to those reflected in our Fraser Valley G, British Columbia crime and safety statistics—play a vital role in locating missing persons. If you have an elderly family member or neighbour, consider simple safety measures such as emergency contact cards, check-in routines, and ensuring mobility aids are clearly labelled. Reporting sightings quickly, even if you are not certain, can make the difference in safely locating a vulnerable missing person.

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.