O’Brien said involvement by the Serious Crimes Unit is a result of evidence collected to date.
Family and friends of Shelley said items reportedly belonging to her were found on Friday, Nov. 14 in the Lantzville area, on a logging road.
Included was a jacket she was believed to be wearing at Walmart.
O’Brien could not comment on whether items were found, citing the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Residents at a downtown Nanaimo apartment building told NanaimoNewsNOW police have had a presence both outside the building and near Shelley’s apartment since late Friday afternoon, continuing into Saturday.
“She may have also been associated with her vehicle, described as a white 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan,” O’Brien said.
Anyone with information as to Shelley’s whereabouts or movement is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.
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