A MONTH OF FEAR: Where is Denise, Missing Since September 17?

The community of Oshawa is gripped by profound and paralyzing fear as the disappearance of 49-year-old Denise stretches into its second month. Last seen in the downtown core on September 17, 2025, her ongoing silence has pushed the search into a critical, agonizing phase. The Durham Regional Police Service is appealing to the public for urgent help, knowing that every single day without a trace increases the distress for her family.

Vanished from the Downtown Core

The location of her last sighting—the busy downtown of Oshawa—makes her disappearance all the more unsettling. Denise, described as 5’3″ with a slim build, Black, and with distinct grey/brown hair and dark brown eyes, did not simply walk away; she vanished from a populated area. The most critical identifiers are her distinctive tattoos: two blue dolphins and a blue butterfly. We urge every resident to focus on these details. Did you see a woman with these tattoos in the days or weeks following September 17? The silence that has followed her disappearance is unnatural and deeply troubling, indicating that she may be in a vulnerable position and desperately needs to be found.

The Agony of the Prolonged Search

The length of time since Denise was last seen—now well over a month—has intensified the efforts of the Durham Regional Police. Her case is a devastating reminder of the urgency required when an adult goes missing. We must support their investigation by acting as their eyes and ears. Residents, business owners, and local workers are implored to check their security cameras and dashcam footage, focusing on the downtown area around September 17 and the days that followed. The clue that breaks this case is likely a single, overlooked detail hidden in the city’s vast data. We cannot allow her memory to fade as the days turn into weeks.

An Immediate Appeal: Call 905-579-1520

To the family and friends of Denise, we offer our deepest support during this unrelenting nightmare. We must rally as a community to end this uncertainty. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, you must call the Durham Regional Police immediately at 905-579-1520. Please help end the agony and bring 49-year-old Denise home safely to Oshawa.