Search launched after woman seeks help near Calgary's Telus Spark then disappears

Police conducted a major search for a woman in northeast Calgary on Monday night following a disturbing incident.

Police conducted a major search for a woman in northeast Calgary on Monday night following a disturbing incident.

Police say around 5 p.m., someone near Telus Spark was approached by a woman in distress.

The woman was reportedly dressed in just a shirt and hat, with what appeared to be shin injuries.

She reportedly asked for help and said her boyfriend was trying to kill her.

According to police, moments later, a man approached the same bystander and asked if they had seen his girlfriend.

Neither the woman nor the man were around by the time police arrived.