Concern is mounting in the small town of Barnstead, NH, as police are actively searching for a local woman, Ashley Turcotte, who has been missing since last week. Turcotte, known for her artistic contributions to the community, which include painting pumpkins for various town departments, has not been seen or heard from in recent days, leaving friends, family, and local authorities anxious for her safe return.

Ashley Turcotte, an esteemed local artist, has been reported missing and the Barnstead Police Department is urging the public to help to quickly locate her. "Ashley is an artist who always paints pumpkins for all of our town departments," detailed a Facebook post from Barnstead PD. They also noted her talent in a photo accompanying the post, highlighting "an amazing picture of Sgt. Connell’s police K9’s" that she had painted.

The police have not released many details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, but they are treating the situation with the utmost seriousness. The community regards Ashley as a cherished local figure, whose art not only beautifies the town but also strengthens the bonds amongst its residents. Her sudden absence is felt deeply by those who know her and her work.

The Barnstead Police have established a dedicated line for tips and encourage anyone with information about Ashley Turcotte's whereabouts to come forward immediately. They stress the importance of community collaboration in cases like these and hope that increased public awareness will lead to bring Ashley home safely. "If you know Ashley’s whereabouts please contact the Barnstead police," urged the social media plea, as they posted their contact number, (603)269-8100.