MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – In the search for the missing Macomb County mother, investigators say there’s a “strong possibility of foul play” in the disappearance of Ashley Elkins.
Update: Family of missing Macomb County woman believes she was killed by ex-boyfriend, who’s in custody
Could the answer to Ashley Elkins’ whereabouts be inside a home within Hampton Courts Apartments on Pinehurst Street?
It’s the last known location of where her phone pinged, a unit belonging to her ex-boyfriend.
When authorities arrived at the apartment, they didn’t find either of them.
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Tuesday night, investigators searched his place.
“They had the evidence technicians from the state police and they were here for quite a while,” said Timothy Dick, an eyewitness.
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What did authorities find?
According to a joint press release issued by Warren and Roseville Police Department, investigators uncovered “significant evidence, including forensics, was recovered and will be further analyzed by the Michigan State Police.”
Authorities also seized a dumpster from the apartments.
Meanwhile, police also recovered the missing Warren mother’s 2009-2010 Chevy Malibu in the area of 13 Mile and Little Mack.
Elkins’ family is also joining the search.
Loved ones and advocates say they’re heartbroken by the disappearance while frustrated with the investigation.
“It just took too long,” said Monika Elkins, mother of Ashley Elkins. “It’s like they didn’t care… like she was nobody.”
Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, told Local 4 the Elkins family contacted the organization after filing the police report to boost awareness.
“Well, it’s very concerning the amount of time that has passed by,” Wilson said. “She’s been missing for six days now.”
However, Warren police said it initiated an investigation immediately upon receiving the missing person’s report.
In the latest update, the department shared how it executed nearly 20 search warrants; conducted video canvasses; reviewed digital evidence; and interviewed multiple friends and family members.
Several leads are being actively pursued by several law enforcement agencies, according to the police departments.
