Ashleigh Lee Louise Pettman: Missing from Kelowna Since 2005

Ashleigh Lee Louise Pettman: Missing from Kelowna Since 2005

Missing Person: Ashleigh Lee Louise Pettman

Details from Government Source

Ashleigh Pettman was last seen on June 3, 2005, in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia. She moved from Grand Prairie, Alberta, to Kelowna in March 2005 to live with her maternal grandmother. In May 2005, she left her grandmother’s residence with her belongings and relocated to an unknown location.

Commentary

While it initially seemed Ashleigh survived her disappearance, her absence for over 20 years raises new concerns.

Key Information

  • Last Contact: June 3, 2005 (some sources cite June 1 or 5)
  • Last Location: Kelowna, BC (downtown or City Park)
  • Age at Disappearance: 18
  • Date of Birth: October 7, 1986
  • Sex: Female
  • Height: 63-64 inches (5’3”-5’4”)
  • Weight: 101-105 lbs
  • Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Green
  • Clothing: Blue jeans, white t-shirt
  • Distinctive Features: Tattoos (Playboy bunny on upper back), tongue piercing

BMI: 17.89 (underweight at time of disappearance; note that BMI is a general guideline and varies by body type).

Official Sources

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Research and Commentary

By Shane Lambert, originally written February 12, 2025

Has Ashleigh Lee Louise Pettman Been Found?

As of March 11, 2025, Ashleigh remains missing. Authorities, including the RCMP, continue to investigate her case as an active cold case.

Research Notes

If Ashleigh struggled at her grandparents’ home and became street-entrenched, she may have had limited options. Hitchhiking out of Kelowna is a possibility worth exploring.

Call to Action

If you have any information about Ashleigh Lee Louise Pettman, please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers.

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