Bellingham police seeking help locating missing woman; family hasn’t seen her for months

Jack Belcher

November 20, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.·1 min read

Bellingham police are asking for any information the public can provide regarding a woman who has been missing for more than six months.

A woman has been missing in Bellingham for over six months

Margaret “Gracie” King, 39, was reported missing Oct. 17 by a concerned family member who hadn’t heard from her in months.

King was last known to be in Bellingham in September, and authorities suspect she is unhoused, according to social media posts from the Bellingham Police Department.

King is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She has hazel eyes and long brown hair.

Anyone with information regarding her location is encouraged to contact police at 360-676-6911 or online at www.cob.org/tips.

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