Nain — Aerial search efforts underway for missing woman Elizabeth Jararuse in Nain

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The search is continuing in Nain for a missing 51-year-old woman, Elizabeth Jararuse, who was last seen on December 30, 2024. Nain Ground Search and Rescue, along with local searchers in the community, have extensively searched Nain and surrounding area since Jararuse was reported missing on January 4, 2025.

From the onset of the investigation, inclement weather has prevented aerial searches. Two aircrafts, arranged through Provincial Emergency Services Division, were secured to search and remained on standby. On Sunday, January 12, an aerial grid search was completed over Nain. Jararuse remains missing.

Today, a further aerial search is continuing. RCMP Police Dog Services have been transported into the community and join Nain Ground Search and Rescue in continued searches of the area.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone having information that could assist police in locating Elizabeth Jararuse is asked to contact Nain RCMP at 709-922-2862. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

Background:

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2025/nain-rcmp-continues-search-missing-woman-elizabeth-jararuse