Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 24-year-old woman. Chelsea Poorman was last seen September 7 in Vancouver’s downtown entertainment district.
Ms. Poorman is Indigenous, 5’3” tall, 120 lbs and has black hair. She was last seen wearing a grey sweater, a black crop top, black jeans, and brown boots. She was carrying a beige purse.
Anyone who sees Chelsea Poorman is asked to call 9-1-1. Share1
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