UPDATE: Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason, has been located and is safe
Original story:
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is asking for the public’s help to find a missing woman who was last seen leaving St. Paul’s Hospital.
In a release, police say 20-year-old Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason left St. Paul’s Hospital on August 25th at 3:30am “against the medical advice of doctors”.
“Zenaeh has Type 1 diabetes and depends on regular doses of insulin,” said the VPD in a release yesterday. “She has now been without insulin for 48 hours and there are imminent concerns for her health and safety.”
#VPDNews: Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 20-year-old woman that was last seen leaving St. Paul’s Hospital yesterday.
Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason left St. Paul’s Hospital on August 25 at 3:30 a.m. against the medical advice of doctors. Zenaeh… pic.twitter.com/zfBHgHFKfU
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) August 26, 2025
Zenaeh is 5’5” tall and weighs 154 pounds. She has a light complexion, short straight hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a brown jacket, black tights, and white shoes.
“Anyone who sees Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason, or knows of her whereabouts, is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.”
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