Mounties in North Vancouver insist they are treating the disappearance of a 29-year-old aboriginal woman as a priority, and have released new details in the case in hopes of generating new tips.
The RCMP came under fire last week from Angeline Pete's family, who accused investigators of dragging their feet finding her.
Their charges echo similar accusations of apathy levelled during B.C.'s ongoing missing women inquiry, particularly in cases involving First Nations women.
But Insp. Chris Kennedy said the RCMP has responded appropriately and is still actively searching to ensure her safety.
"I am confident our investigators have taken all appropriate actions -- including two file reviews and the investigation of nearly 100 tips," Kennedy said in a release.
Pete was last seen by a friend on May 26 when she left her home in North Vancouver. A day earlier, she was informed there was a warrant out for her arrest for failing to appear in court.
Mounties say they have received several tips on Pete's whereabouts since May -- including one earlier this week -- which they have informed the family about and are further investigating.
So far, police have not been able to corroborate any of the reports or determine whether foul play is a factor in her disappearance.
In an investigation timeline released Wednesday, police detail their progress in the case from August to November.
They began an intensive three-day investigation August 8 to track Pete's last known activities interviewing friends, employers, out reach workers and financial institutions. Alberta authorities were also asked to check their databases for any information.
On August 24, two officers took to streets on the Downtown Eastside with a photo of Pete inquiring possible contacts. From this point, Mounties say the case was worked on every day and police acted immediately on any new tips.
The last release, providing locations Pete may have been, was sent November 1.
RCMP ask anyone with information on Pete's whereabouts to call Cpl. Gord Reid at 604-969-7515 or Cpl. Mike Kokkoris at 604-969-7516.
Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477 or leave a tip online here.
