Ottawa police seek assistance in locating woman, 53, missing since March 14

Rachelle Desrochers, who also goes by Francis, was last seen on Elgin Street.

Published Apr 02, 2025

Last updated Apr 02, 2025

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Rachelle Desrochers, 53, who also goes by Francis, was listed as as a missing person by the Ottawa Police Service on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Photo by Ottawa Police Service /HandoutArticle content

The Ottawa Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating a 53-year-old woman last seen on Elgin Street on March 14.

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Rachelle Desrochers also goes by the name Francis, police said in a news release on April 2.

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Desrochers is known to frequent Centre 507, THE WELL (275 Elgin St.) and the downtown core.

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Although it is unknown exactly what she was wearing last, she often wears dark clothing/pants and possibly a dark-coloured poncho, police said.

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Anyone with information on her whereabouts was asked to call the Ottawa Police Service’s Missing Persons Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2355.

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Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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