The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is marking the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of eight-year-old Nicole Morin, unveiling a $50,000 reward to generate tips that could finally resolve her cold case.
The announcement from TPS officials took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Etobicoke—the same address and time Morin was last seen in 1985. Representatives from Toronto Crime Stoppers and the Missing Children Society of Canada will attend alongside police officials.
“Today marks 40 years since Nicole Morin disappeared from her Etobicoke apartment. She was just 8 years old,” TPS wrote on X. “We are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to Nicole’s location.”
Morin vanished on July 30, 1985, shortly before 11 a.m., when she left her 20th-floor apartment to meet a friend in the lobby of her condominium building. The girl never reached her destination and was never seen again.
Despite one of the most extensive investigations in Toronto police history, no physical leads emerged, and Morin’s fate remains unknown.
“This case is not closed,” said Detective Sergeant Steve Smith. “It has never been forgotten. And it only takes one piece of new information to make a difference.”
Ten years ago, for the 30th anniversary marking Morin’s disappearance, authorities organized “Nicole’s Run,” a community fundraising jog and candlelight vigil in Etobicoke’s Centennial Park that raised awareness and funds for missing children’s causes.
Over the years, police have released age‑progressed images showing what Morin might look like as an adult. Morin’s case remains unsolved.
“Over the years, many public appeals and awareness campaigns have been launched to spark new leads, and Toronto Crime Stoppers has been active every step of the way,” said Sean Sportun, Chair of Toronto Crime Stoppers. “Someone, somewhere knows something. If that someone is you, please, now is the time to speak up.”
