Detectives investigating the disappearance of missing schoolgirl Eve Askew are calling for assistance from members of the public in an attempt to clarify the identification a person of interest.

The following police identikit picture depicts a possible person of interest who may have knowledge about the disappearance of Eve Askew.

Detective Inspector Riley is also hopeful that state of the art forensic technology currently available will assist in the investigation.

“The technology available to investigators has increased dramatically over the last twenty years; forensic survey capabilities, ground penetrating radar and other such technology has proven to greatly enhance the potential to successfully resolve long term investigations such as this one,” said Detective Inspector Riley.

Tasmania Police would like to thank the members of the public who made contact with investigators in relation to the missing person investigation relating to the disappearance of Eve Askew.

Tasmania Police would also like to encourage any one else who believes that they may know something about the disappearance of Eve Askew to contact them.  Investigators believe that there are more people who know about her disappearance.

There is a reward of up to $100,000 for relevant information which results in the conviction of an offender in relation to the disappearance and/or leads to the whereabouts of her location.  There is a direct line to investigators on 0418 589 544.

Eve was last seen alive 20 years ago, on or about 16 November 1991, at her family home in Fitzgerald.  Eve was living with her parents and her three siblings.  She was reported missing during the afternoon of 17 November 1991.

Eve was born in New South Wales and moved to Tasmania with her family in January of 1989.

Eve was 14 years old when she went missing.  Eve was a grade 8 student at Glenora District High School.

Eve’s family describe her as being a shy and reserved person who did not interact with people easily, she would avoid meeting new people if she could.

At the time of Eve’s disappearance she was 157cm tall, of slim build, she had red hair and was of fair complexion with freckles.

At the time of being reported missing her family indicated that she was wearing a distinctive tracksuit.

Circumstances surrounding Disappearance

Eve Askew went missing form her family residence at Gordon River Road, Fitzgerald at some stage during the evening of Saturday, 16 November 1991 and the morning of Sunday, 17 November 1991.

Eve has not been seen since.  She has not accessed bank accounts nor contacted friends or family.  Investigations to date indicate that Eve has not assumed another name or identity.

Investigations at that time included a series of extensive searches being conducted in the vicinity of the family residence and interviewing known friends and associates.  No further evidence as to the fate of Eve was discovered and she has not been seen nor heard from by any person since.

Police conducted further investigations into Eve's disappearance in 2001, however, those enquiries failed to resolve this matter.

The above image is photograph of Eve as she appeared at the time of her disappearance.

Police seek information from anyone who may have any knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Eve Askew.  There is a direct line to investigators on 0418 589 544.

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