Missing Ashley Elkins: Police believe “foul play” in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment is possible

ROSEVILLE, me. (FOX2) – It’s been six days since a 30-year-old mother of two was last heard from, and Roseville police say they have reason to believe there was a murder at a residence linked to the case. a “foul play” has occurred.

Ashley Elkins disappeared last Thursday, January 2, after texting her family while running errands.

Now, six days later, officials say they have reason to believe something happened at a Roseville apartment that could be connected to her disappearance.

What happened to Ashley Elkins?

Elkins was last heard from last week when she sent a text message saying she was returning from a beauty supply store. No one has heard from her for more than a week, which is uncharacteristic of her.

“She loves her family, her children. She would never just disappear for so many days,” said her sister Alexis Elkins.

Her family has been looking for her ever since.

These family members had been suspicious of her ex-boyfriend since she disappeared. According to her family, her phone last rang near her ex’s Roseville apartment.

As police searched for 30-year-old Ashley Elkins, investigators said there was a “strong possibility of foul play” in this incident.

What did police say Wednesday about Ashley Elkins’ disappearance?

On Wednesday, Roseville police provided an update showing that investigators have executed nearly 20 search warrants in the case so far, combed through video and digital evidence and conducted multiple interviews.

Investigators were at the Roseville home of Elkins’ ex-boyfriend on Tuesday. Roseville police said the search determined there was “a strong possibility of foul play” in this incident and that something likely occurred in the city of Roseville.

According to police, when they first called, there was evidence that Elkins was in the apartment. Roseville police responded immediately and said neither Elkins nor her ex-boyfriend were in the apartment.

Also on Wednesday, police confirmed what FOX 2 learned from sources on Tuesday – that Elkins’ vehicle was found in the area of ​​13 Mile and Little Mack in Roseville, less than four miles from the searched home.

Who is Ashley Elkins?

Elkins lives in Warren.

A hairdresser and mother of two boys, she was last heard from on Thursday, January 2, when she texted a family member that she was walking home from a beauty salon.

What evidence was found in the Ashley Elkins case?

Police searched several area businesses for video and used digital forensics to determine where Elkins might be.

Police also said they confiscated a dumpster from the apartments as part of the investigation.

Roseville police are taking the lead in the case, assisted by Warren police.

The police ask for patience as the investigation into the case continues.