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CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Ground search suspended for missing Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., woman
The official ground search for a missing 79-year-old in Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., has been suspended for the time being. Ruth Carol Sutton was reported missing Sunday morning. She was lest seen walking on Mallard Drive around 9:10 a.m. Police say Sutton suffers from a medical condition which may cause her to become disoriented. Grand Bay-Westfield Mayor Brittany Merrifield confirmed the news through a social media post after speaking with the RCMP detachment in the community. 'While this part of the operation is on hold, I want to reassure everyone that search teams are ready to redeploy if new evidence comes to light,' the post reads. 'Community volunteers are still welcome to continue their efforts. I understand that some are planning to head out in boats [Wednesday], and I deeply respect and appreciate the continued determination to help.' A number of boats were seen searching the Saint John riverbanks Wednesday morning, with search efforts being focused on the Nerpis side of the bridge, closer to where Sutton was last seen. A tent for volunteers aiding in the search has been moved to Brundage Point. 'I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has been involved,' Merrifield says. 'From search and rescue professionals to the many volunteers who have stepped forward without hesitation. Your commitment, care, and selflessness have made a powerful impact.' Police have received several leads and tips on Sutton's whereabouts, but efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful so far. Sutton is described by police as standing approximately five-foot-two and weighing around 130 pounds, with blue eyes and white hair. She was last seen wearing a light blue jacket, rubber boots to her ankles, and white socks. Police ask anyone with information on Sutton's whereabouts to contact them at 506-757-1020. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
No sign of missing Grand Bay-Westfield woman as search enters third day
There is still no sign of a 79-year-old woman who went missing Sunday morning in Grand Bay-Westfield. Ruth Carol Sutton was reported missing to police Sunday morning. The RCMP say she was last seen walking on Mallard Drive around 9:10 a.m. Sunday morning. She was reported missing to police that same day. Police say Sutton suffers from a medical condition which may cause her to become disoriented. In an update posted to social media Tuesday afternoon by Grand Bay-Westfield Mayor Brittany Merrifield, search efforts to locate Sutton have continued with the RCMP, Miramichi Search and Rescue, and the town's fire department aiding in the search. That is on top of numerous volunteers who are also helping look for Sutton.' Search and Rescue teams remain active all day, and we are asking the public to please check your own properties, sheds, and outbuildings,' reads the post. Police have received several leads and tips on Sutton's whereabouts, but efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful so far. Sutton is described by police as standing approximately 5'2″ and weighing around 130 pounds, with blue eyes and white hair. She was last seen wearing a light blue jacket, rubber boots to her ankles, and white socks. Anyone with information on Sutton's whereabouts is asked by police to contact them at 506-757-1020. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CBC
25-05-2025
- CBC
Search underway for missing senior, 79, who may be disoriented
A search is underway in Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., for a 79-year-old woman who went missing Sunday morning. Police say Ruth Carol Sutton, who goes by the name Carol, was last seen walking on Mallard Drive at about 9:10 a.m. In a news release, RCMP said she suffers from a medical condition that may cause her to become disoriented. Sutton is described as being approximately five feet two inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. She has blue eyes and white hair and was last seen wearing a light blue jacket, according to police. Police, ground search and rescue teams, and police dog services were in the area searching for Sutton on Sunday afternoon.
