THE PINK COAT: Desperate Search for Missing Senior Elizabeth Longtin, 79

The small Quebec community of Sainte-Adèle is united in fear and an intense search for 79-year-old Elizabeth Longtin. Missing since October 18, her vulnerability and the time that has passed have turned concern into a crisis. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has issued an urgent plea to the public, knowing that a vigilant resident could be the key to bringing this beloved senior home safely.

Vulnerability in the Quiet Streets

Elizabeth Longtin was last seen in the area of rue Saint-Joseph. The SQ’s appeal highlights the critical elements of her situation: she is 79 years old and believed to be on foot. Even more distinctively, she may be wearing a pink coat, a detail that should make her stand out to anyone driving or walking through the area. Her disappearance, especially for a senior, is devastatingly serious. The colder weather and the lack of a known destination mean that every hour spent searching is crucial. The Sainte-Adèle community holds its breath, praying that the striking visual of that pink coat will lead to a lifesaving discovery.

The Community as the Eyes of the Search

The police efforts are extensive, but the most effective search tool is the vigilance of the community. Residents near rue Saint-Joseph and surrounding areas are urged to meticulously check their properties, sheds, and any out-of-the-way places where a person seeking shelter might have gone. We appeal to all drivers who were in Sainte-Adèle on or after October 18 to review their dashcam footage, and for homeowners to check their security cameras. The smallest piece of information—a quick glimpse of a pink coat, a fleeting memory of a woman walking—could provide the breakthrough that ends this agonizing ordeal.

Urgent Appeal: Call 911 Immediately

We implore everyone reading this to share Elizabeth Longtin’s information relentlessly. Her family’s suffering is immense, and we must match their desperation with action. If you see a woman matching her description, or if you have any information regarding her whereabouts, do not approach her; instead, call 911 immediately. Time is the enemy of hope in cases involving missing seniors. Let us unite to bring 79-year-old Elizabeth Longtin home safely to her loved ones in Sainte-Adèle.