Vancouver police ask for public’s help in homicide of woman found dead in her carUpdated 2 hours ago

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating anyone involved in the homicide of 31-year-old Courtney Valencia Clinton.

Clinton, of Portland, was found dead in her car Nov. 1 in the 300 block of Blandford Drive in central Vancouver. Friends and family last heard from her the week of Oct. 28, according to Vancouver police.

Clinton died from slash wounds to her neck, according to the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. The medical examiner’s office ruled her death a homicide, meaning it resulted from another person’s deliberate action. The ruling does not make any judgments about criminal culpability.

Police said Clinton’s infant was found in the vehicle with her. The child was unharmed.

Anyone with information about this case can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Oregon. The organization offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information reported to Crime Stoppers of Oregon that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime.

Secure and anonymous tips can be left at crimestoppersoforegon.com, by calling 503-823-4357 or through the P3 Tips mobile app.