Missing teen’s case called suspicious

CBC News

      ESKASONI, N.S. – RCMP now suspect foul play in the disappearance of a teenage girl from Cape Breton.

      Terrilynne Poulette, 17, was last seen Feb. 28 when she left a friend's house in Eskasoni to walk home. Her family hasn't heard from her since.

      An extensive search of the area turned up no sign of the teen. Family members say Poulette didn't take any belongings, and that it's unlike her to stay away from home without calling.

      This prompted investigators to issue another public appeal for help Friday.

      "She's gone missing for two and a half months now and there's been no contact at all or daily living activities. Nothing has ever happened and that's why it's very suspicious," said RCMP spokesperson Const. Joe Taplin.

      The Eskasoni band council is offering a $5,000 reward for information that will help find Poulette.

      Tex Marshall, a band council spokesperson, says the teen's disappearance has upset everyone in Eskasoni.

      "It's a complete mystery to everyone in the community. As far as I know, no one knows what happened to her. It's almost like she vanished out of thin air," he said.

      Anyone with information is to contact the RCMP Eskasoni detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.