Helen Claire Frost
The Disappearance of Helen Claire Frost:Into Thin Air
On October 13, 1970, 17-year-old Helen Claire Frost left her apartment in Prince George, British Columbia, for a walk and never returned. More than five decades later, her disappearance remains one of the region’s most haunting unsolved cases.
A Life Interrupted
Born on October 17, 1952, in Reigate, England, Helen moved to Canada with her family in 1956, settling in Nanaimo, British Columbia. In 1969, she relocated to Prince George, where she shared an apartment on Queensway Street with her sister Sandy and a friend. In May 1970, Helen gave birth to a daughter in Kamloops and, under pressure from social services, placed the child for adoption—a decision that deeply affected her.
The Night She Vanished
On the evening of October 13, 1970 Helen asked Sandy if she wanted to go for a walk. Sandy declined, citing the cold weather. Helen left alone around 8:20 p.m from the 1600 block of Queensway Street, wearing a navy-blue nylon coat with a fur-trimmed hood and blue slacks. She left behind her money, identification, and personal belongings. When she hadn’t returned by October 15, Sandy reported her missing to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).At the time she went missing, Helen was working at The Bay in Prince George.
The Investigation
The RCMP conducted an extensive search but found no trace of Helen. A tip suggested she had been seen hitchhiking from a local gas station, but this could not be substantiated. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, with file number 1970-70118.
A Sister’s Unwavering Search
Helen’s sister, Sandy Barnet, has never stopped seeking answers. In 2017, a breakthrough occurred when Helen’s daughter, Michele Johnston, who had been adopted as an infant, reached out to Sandy. The reunion brought some solace but also renewed the urgency to uncover what happened to Helen.
Legacy and Ongoing Efforts
Helen’s case predates the series of disappearances along British Columbia’s Highway of Tears, yet she is not officially listed among those cases. Advocacy groups like the Tears to Hope Society continue to raise awareness about missing and murdered women in the region.
Anyone with information about Helen Claire Frost’s disappearance is urged to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
For more information and updates, visit the Missing: Helen Claire Frost Facebook Group.
Physical Description
Date of Birth: October 17, 1952
Age: 17 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5’6″
Weight: 100-125 lbs.
Hair Color: Short blonde/brown
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Frost has a fair complexion. Previous pregnancy. Her left eye opens less wide than her right eye.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: She was last seen wearing a 3/4 length, navy blue, nylon coat with a furry-trimmed hood and blue slacks.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Anyone who may have information that might help is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.
You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
