Task Force to Re-examine 1985 Disappearance of Catherine ‘Cathy’ Malcolmson

Police Chief Michael Sallese is pleased to announce that the Stow Police Department has created a task force that will be reexamining the 1985 disappearance of Catherine “Cathy” Malcolmson. 

Cathy Malcolmson was 16 years old when she disappeared in 1985 while riding her bike to work in Hudson. Although the case has been looked at several times since her disappearance, this is the Department’s first task force solely dedicated to Cathy and her disappearance. Her bicycle was discovered approximately two years later in Hudson. Since then, there have been no substantial leads or developments.

Stow Police received funding through the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the creation of the task force, overtime for the officers involved, and the creation of a podcast focusing on Cathy’s disappearance and subsequent investigations.

This task force will be led by Sgt. Cassandra Scott. 

“Cathy’s disappearance has always remained on the minds of our department members and this town” said Chief Michael Sallese. “I am glad that we were given the opportunity to bring more attention to this case. There have been both technological and investigative advancements since her disappearance and we are looking forward to utilizing those tools. Our hope is that given the time that has passed, people who may not have come forward then will come forward with information now and we can finally get some answers as to what may have happened to Cathy.”

The task force was announced on Friday ahead of National Missing Persons Day, which is Saturday, Feb. 3

If you have any information about Cathy’s disappearance you can call the tip line at 978-897-4545, ext. 1985, or email the task force at: tipsforcathy@stow-ma.gov 

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