The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have issued a public appeal to help solve a case from six years go.
Karen ‘Karebear’ Thompson was a 43-year-old mother of four children when she was last seen in July 2016. The OPP created and issued a public appeal for information with a video. This video includes a member of Thompson’s family. The goal is to spread the message and hopefully receive more information on her whereabouts and what may have happened to her.
“My mom was a fighter and a strong woman,” says Thompson’s daughter in the video. “I know that she would fight for anyone who needed her help and she would do anything she could to help anyone in need.”
Prior to her disappearance, Thompson had an address in Etobicoke. She also had ties to Dufferin County, Alliston, Scarborough, Oakville, and the Hamilton area.
She is described by the OPP as:
- 5’10” tall
- 130 lbs
- Thin build
- Long blond hair and blue eyes
- Two tattoos – three skulls on her back and an elephant on her left shoulder
Foul play is suspected in her disappearance.
The OPP is encouraging everyone to publicize and share the story with their audiences on their social media channels. A $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest/conviction of those responsible for Karen’s disappearance is now being offered. Every lead that comes in will be thoroughly investigated.
The OPP is urging anyone with information to call the OPP dedicated tipline at 1-844-677-9414, their local police service or – to remain anonymous – call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at crimestoppers.ca/send-a-tip/.
