Ottawa Police Appeal to Public in Search for Missing Woman
Ottawa police are asking residents for their help in locating a missing woman who was last seen in the city's downtown core earlier this week.
Mary Davis was last spotted outside the CF Rideau Centre — one of Ottawa's busiest shopping destinations, located in the heart of the ByWard Market area — on Sunday, May 17. According to the Ottawa Police Service, Davis may have been wearing a red hat at the time she was last seen.
Police have not released further details about her age or physical description publicly, but are urging anyone who may have seen her or knows her whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.
What to Do If You Have Information
If you have seen Mary Davis or have any information about her current location, Ottawa police are asking that you contact them immediately. You can reach the Ottawa Police Service at their non-emergency line or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
- Ottawa Police non-emergency line: 613-236-1222
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- Online tip submission: available through the Ottawa Police Service website
When contacting police, provide as much detail as possible — including where and when you may have seen her, what she was wearing, and whether she appeared to be in distress.
Missing Persons Cases in Ottawa
Missing persons cases are taken seriously by the Ottawa Police Service, which works alongside community partners and volunteers to locate individuals as quickly as possible. The downtown core, including the area around the Rideau Centre, sees high foot traffic daily, meaning there's a reasonable chance someone may have crossed paths with Davis on Sunday.
Public awareness is one of the most effective tools in missing persons investigations. Sharing information on social media or alerting friends and family in the area can significantly expand the reach of a search effort and help bring someone home safely.
How Ottawa Residents Can Help
Even if you weren't near the Rideau Centre on Sunday, there are still ways to help:
- Share this story on social media to spread awareness in the Ottawa community
- Check security or doorbell footage if you live or work in the downtown Ottawa area and may have captured something useful
- Stay alert when in public spaces — if you see someone matching the description who appears to need assistance, don't hesitate to call 911
Ottawa has a strong track record of community members stepping up during searches like this, and local support can make all the difference.
Anyone with information on Mary Davis's whereabouts is urged to contact Ottawa police immediately. Every tip, no matter how small, could help bring her home safely.
Source: Ottawa Citizen. If you have information about Mary Davis's whereabouts, please contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222.
