Co-workers of Ase also called police when she did not show up to work earlier that morning

On Tuesday (March 26), Cristina Ase, a 61-year-old woman, was reported missing to the Vancouver Police Department by her husband. Co-workers of Ase also called police when she did not show up to work earlier that morning. Ase was last heard from at about 5:30 a.m. on the morning of March 26.

Police believe Ase may have gone into Oregon after leaving her residence at 501 SE 123^rd Ave., Vancouver. It is believed she drove a 2013 dark grey Toyota Rav4 with a Washington plate of AQT1726. Her vehicle was located in Vancouver on March 27. Ase is possibly carrying a black & white bag or purse. Her clothing is unknown. 

Police are considering Ase’s disappearance suspicious in nature and highly unusual for her regular pattern of behavior. Her husband and co-workers are offering their full cooperation with law enforcement.

Police are asking Oregon and Washington residents for assistance in locating possible video footage of Cristina or her vehicle within a quarter mile radius of the following locations between March 25 at 4 p.m.–March 27 at 5 p.m:

• 501 SE 123^rd Ave, Vancouver WA

• Glenwood Park – 8800 block of SE Claybourne Street, Portland OR

• Flavel Street & SE 92^nd Ave, Portland OR

If you have information regarding Cristina’s whereabouts or any information police helpful to this investigation, contact Detective Nicholson at jason.nicholson@cityofvancouver.us or Sergeant Ballou at julie.ballou@cityofvancouver.us.

Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.