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By CKPG News

Missing person

RCMP renew appeal for information regarding woman’s disappearance two years ago

Jan 9, 2026 | 2:19 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP is renewing its appeal for information on the disappearance of Prince George resident, Billy-Jo Mindel.

Police say Billy-Jo was reported missing on January 9, 2024, after not being seen or heard from since January 2 of that year. At the time, family and friends stated this was unusual behaviour for her.

“We have received many tips from the public in the past two years, unfortunately none of which have provided us with a clear indication of what happened to Billy-Jo or where she was last known to be. Her family is deeply concerned for her well being and are appealing to anyone with information that could help us locate Billy-Jo to please come forward,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

Billy-Jo Mindel would now be 38 years old. She is described as:

• 170 cm (5’7”)
• 69 kg (154 lb)
• Blue eyes
• Brown hair
• Tattoo near right eye of her initials
• Tattoo of a feather near left eye
• Tattoo on her left hand of the words “family, hope, faith”
• Tattoo on her right forearm of a scorpion
• Tattoo on left side of neck – unknown image 

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At the time of her disappearance, Billy-Jo was known to frequent downtown Prince George and was residing in a commercial dwelling unit on the 600-block of Dominion Street. 

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Billy-Jo Mindel or any information relating to her disappearance we ask that you contact an investigator by calling the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 or else contact Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca (English only). Please quote file number 2024-829.