Update: February 10, 2017 | September 30, 2016 | September 15, 2016

The Vancouver Police Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Japanese student.

Thirty-year-old Natsumi Kogawa was last seen in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday, September 7th, and was last in contact with friends on September 8th.

Ms. Kogawa is an experienced traveler studying English in Vancouver. Family and friends have become concerned after having no contact with her for the past five days.

Natsumi is Asian, 4’11” tall, with a slim build, long hair, and brown eyes. She may be carrying a black backpack.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Natsumi Kogawa is asked to call police.