The distraught husband of a missing Red Deer woman is hoping a $5,000 reward will bring his beloved wife home.
Lorie Joy Nichols was last seen in the Michener area around 10 a.m. on Feb. 23 and was reported missing that evening. She had visited a friend in the area and was last seen walking home.
Her husband, Greg, and their two sons are very concerned about Lorie’s well being and feel she needs immediate medical attention. Nichols said his 49-year-old wife had suffered from depression and anxiety over the years.
She had enough medication to last for two days after she disappeared, said Nichols.
“Lorie, your family doesn’t care where you have been or who you have been with,” said Nichols. “We don’t care at this point and time. We have no plans except to bring you home.”
He said his wife may not be thinking clearly because she does not have her medications.
“I don’t want to scare her but she needs help,” he said. “We want to help her put the pieces of her life back together and heal.”
The couple has been together for 27 years and will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in May. Nichols said his wife used to volunteer at Loaves and Fishes and was very passionate about helping the homeless.
Nichols said their two children, especially the youngest Seth, 17, is having a difficult time. He has stayed home from school while he waits for his mother.
Nichols said the reward will be given out for any information that leads to direct contact or tangible leads that lead to her recovery. His wife may have changed her appearance and may be staying with people in Red Deer, said Nichols.
Lorie Nichols is described as 1.65 metres (five-foot-two) tall, slender build, long brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a black ski jacket, ripped light-coloured blue jeans with black long underwear underneath and dark grey boots.
Police are continuing to search for Nichols and are following up on all leads.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Greg Nichols can be reached at 403-986-9776 or 403-596-4127.