WEST BOUNTIFUL, Utah, May 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police believe they have recovered the remains of a Kay Prince Vest, the 80-year-old West Bountiful woman missing since April 8.
The West Bountiful Police Department was notified Thursday by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho regarding the recovery of a submerged vehicle in the Weston Reservoir, according to a departmental press release issued at 6:30 p.m.
“The vehicle has been identified as belonging to Kay Prince Vest who went missing on April 8, 2024. Ms. Vest was the subject of a Silver Alert issued April 8, 2024.
“Upon removal of the vehicle from the water, a body was found inside. Based on personal items located within the vehicle and physical descriptions, investigators believe the deceased to be Kay Prince Vest.”
Currently there are no signs of foul play, police said.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of Kay during this tragic time.
“The investigation is ongoing and the West Bountiful Police Department is working closely with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office; updates will be provided when new information becomes available.”
Previously the last update from West Bountiful police April 17 said Idaho State Police had received reports of Vest seen the afternoon of April 9 in Downey, Idaho, about 118 miles north of her home.
A passerby said she was trying to get back home but didn’t want to take Interstate 15, noting she was acting confused and upset.
The day before, she was seen at about 4:45 p.m in Ogden. She left her home in West Bountiful at about 2 p.m. April 8, seen driving a 2017 Silver Toyota Camry with Utah plate approximately W365U.
“Kay does not drive at night, has memory issues, and is easily confused,” said the Silver Alert West Bountiful police issued that night.
