What happened to Ashley Elkins? Family's desperate for mom of two search continues
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - A week after Ashley Elkins disappeared while running errands last week, her family is desperate to find the 30-year-old mom of two.
The hairstylist and mother of two was last seen on Jan. 2 when she left her home to run errands – leaving nothing behind except for one text from her phone, saying she was heading back from a beauty supply store.
On Tuesday, her family hit the streets with police to try to find her.
Ashley Elkins, 30, disappeared on Jan. 2 when she left to run some errands.
What happened to Ashley Elkins?
Elkins' family members gathered in Roseville to search for the young mother of two.
Her mom, Monika Elkins, said there's a lot of areas to search, which is why they're getting the large party together to try to find her.
Elkins' family says her phone last pinged in Roseville near where her ex-boyfriend lives on Pinehurst. On Tuesday, a Michigan State Police Forensic Lab was on site at the ex-boyfriend’s apartment.
Warren Police are taking the lead on the case and say the forensic lab was brought in to provide expertise with analyzing evidence.
How is the search going?
This search party is circulating a new flyer to help with the search – including more details about her.
"This is just some of her updated information. What she was last wearing. This is what we’re going to start putting up around the area," her sister, Alexis Elkins said.
What areas have been searched?
Warren Police have canvassed several area businesses for video and utilized digital forensics to help determine where Elkins could be.
Family members said they can't sit around to wait for answers and are asking anyone who possibly knows anything to come forward.
"I will not wait I will keep going until I find her," Monika said. "Just think about those boys, her sons. If you don’t care about me, her sisters, her grandmother, who is 85 years old, at least care about those boys."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Warren Police Department.
The Source: FOX 2 spoke to family members of Ashley Elkins for this story.