Missing in Kent: The Heartfelt Search for Ashley Watson

The Kent community is holding its breath as police search for 35-year-old Ashley Watson, who has been missing since July 22. Last seen leaving her apartment shortly after 9 p.m., Ashley is considered a vulnerable adult, living with mental disabilities. That means she functions at the level of an 8-year-old, which has officials and her family deeply concerned about her safety.

Ashley typically walks in familiar neighborhoods, mainly along 104th Avenue SE, but hasn’t been spotted since her disappearance. Her loved ones are desperate for any leads, and the police are urging anyone who might have seen her to reach out. Let’s all hope that those sightings come in soon before someone becomes too “rabbit” to find! Speaking of which, she often tucks a stuffed bunny toy into her shirt—a detail that might help jog someone’s memory.

This situation really highlights the importance of keeping an eye out for those who need our help most. It raises the question: what’s the responsibility of a community when a vulnerable person goes missing? What’s your take on this? Are we doing enough to protect those who need it? Let’s talk about it!

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