The family of 14-year-old Jade Fortier, who has been missing since Monday, is still missing for the fifth day.
The news came in during the day, Jade Fortier’s father* explains over the phone. But often unverifiable information, teenagers or friends of social networks.
For example, she would have been seen on a bus going to Saint-Hubert. Or she plans to leave for Alberta tonight. “It’s a lot of information, but half of it is unverifiable,” explains Pascale Smith, the teenager’s mother. But every time, we call an investigator. »
Good news: Another 15-year-old girl who was reported missing on the same day has been found in Varennes, according to the Langueil Aggregation Police Department. ” [Elle] She speaks regularly to Jade during her run away, hinting at her father. They were sometimes together, but not always. She didn’t say anything else. »
“At least we know she’s not isolated [quelque part]This is news anyway,” said Mme Smith.
“I want her to be safe”
Parents continue to ask questions about the surveillance measures implemented where Jade stayed. They didn’t understand that their 14-year-old daughter, despite her behavioral problems and history of running away, could go out as she pleased. “What’s one going to do to stop him from getting out of there?,” wondered Mme Smith. While I understand it’s limited, I find it lacks action. »
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As the days go by, the family gets worried. “It’s definitely stressful, the father reports. It’s a lot of anxiety. It’s hard to think of anything else. »
Pascale Smith hopes that speaking publicly about Jade will help the young woman understand that her family has not rejected her. “She will see that we do not make fun of her, that we love her, that we are doing something, she believes. I want her to be safe. We protect those we love. »
Epidemic of missing persons
In recent days, there have been many cases of missing teenagers in different cities of Quebec. On Friday evening, the Laval Police Department issued a press release asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Océanne Jerome Brisebois. She was last seen on Tuesday. With dyed red hair and blue eyes, her family is concerned for her safety.
A 16-year-old boy was reported missing in Montreal on Thursday and was only found on Friday. On the same day, the Sûreté du Québec issued a wanted notice for 17-year-old Gabriel Lecours, who had been missing in Saint-Hyacinthe for 11 days since November 28.
On Tuesday, 14-year-old Linda Aquaduct Kirshner was last seen in Montreal’s Kirkland neighborhood the previous Saturday. On the same day, Yasmin Satip, 16, was released by the Longueuil Coordinating Police Department. It’s been almost a month since he disappeared.
This is why Jade Fortier’s family wants to speak out. In their view, questions should be asked when so many teenagers are at risk. Like their daughter.
*Pres Jade Fortier’s father remains anonymous for security reasons.
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