Case Summary: The Disappearance of Kimberly Ann McAndrew
Kimberly Ann McAndrew, a 19-year-old cashier, vanished on the afternoon of Saturday, August 12, 1989, after leaving her shift at the Canadian Tire on Quinpool Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Despite an extensive investigation, her sudden disappearance remains unsolved. Lead investigators, including retired detective Tom Martin, strongly suspect that whatever occurred happened directly in the Canadian Tire parking lot, as she had firm evening plans and no further confirmed sightings of her exist. While an unconfirmed report placed her at a flower shop in Dartmouth later that day, investigators heavily doubt she would have traveled there on her own. The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is currently offering a reward of up to $150,000 (CAD) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Key Descriptive Details (Day of Disappearance)
Age: 19 years oldClothing: White, short-sleeved “Esprit” t-shirt with red and green squares; navy cotton oversized cardigan; pleated, ankle-length navy cotton slacks; and jade green flat-heeled slip-on loafers.Disposition: Described by investigators as "not adventurous" and highly reliable, making an impromptu solo trip highly unlikely.
Timeline of Events
Saturday, August 12, 1989 — ~4:15 p.m.: Kimberly leaves her shift as a cashier at Canadian Tire (6203 Quinpool Road, Halifax) a few minutes early. This stands as the last confirmed sighting of her.Saturday, August 12, 1989 — 4:20 p.m.: Official time of her departure from her place of employment. Investigators believe she never made it out of the store's parking lot.Saturday, August 12, 1989 — Evening (planned): Kimberly was scheduled to attend the Halifax Busker Festival with her boyfriend and family—plans she never made it to.Unconfirmed timeline window (afternoon/evening): An employee at the Gardenia Flower Shop in Penhorn Mall (Dartmouth) reports seeing a young woman matching Kimberly's description buying a balloon and a rose. Investigators later cast serious doubt on this sighting.Post-1989 – Present: The case remains open. The Nova Scotia Department of Justice has added the case to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, offering up to $150,000 for tips.
Current Status
Kimberly’s disappearance continues to be treated as an active missing person and suspected homicide case. Despite decades of investigation, no one has been charged in connection with what happened to her. The substantial reward offered by the Province of Nova Scotia underscores the seriousness of the case and the hope that someone with information will finally come forward.
Current Status
As of 2026, the investigation remains open and unsolved. The case fundamentally changed attitudes toward hitchhiking in Newfoundland and remains a painful historical milestone. The RCMP continues to urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward to help bring closure to the Bradley family.