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New developments after Mountlake Terrace woman's body found

A Mountlake Terrace woman, who had been missing for nearly a week, was found dead on Sunday, but police say they do not believe residents should be concerned for their safety.
On Tuesday night, police said apparent blood stains had been found in Cheryl DeBoer's car.
Her husband was ruled out as a suspect, according to officials.
"At this point we don't see a concern for people's safety or a threat to others," said Mountlake Terrace Police Cmdr. Kevin Pickard Monday.
The body of Cheryl DeBoer, 54, was found by a group of searchers in a culvert near the King-Snohomish County line at Cedar Way and 244th Street Southwest at 12:30 p.m.
Expert trackers were brought in to examine the area around the culvert where DeBoer’s body was discovered.
They were looking for footprints and other evidence.
A group of volunteers that included friends, family members and co-workers discovered the body Sunday. Investigators say the area is a crime scene and the death is suspicious.
Police are asking for the public's help. "We're looking for any information. If they've seen any vehicles, people, noises, something. Please call us," pleaded Cmdr Pickard.
It is not yet known how DeBoer died.
DeBoer was last seen Monday morning. She was supposed to be at a carpool at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, but instead texted a friend, saying she had to go home and grab her work badge and would take the bus to work instead.
No one has heard from her since.
Family members, friends and co-workers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center spread out to look for her and posted fliers with her picture over the weekend.
Police have not confirmed the body is that of DeBoer, but the woman's employer released a statement saying the body was indeed their missing employee. 
At a Monday news conference, police said the body found matched the description of DeBoer.
The medical examiner will determine DeBoer's cause of death. Mountlake Terrace police said there was no timeline for when the autopsy might be complete.

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Meanwhile, investigators are asking anyone who noticed anything suspicious between 7 a.m. on Feb. 8 and 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 around the area of the park and ride, nearby library or the area where DeBoer's body was found to contact police.
When asked if residents should be worried for their safety, police said they did not see a concern.
The officer at the news conference said there were personal items belonging to DeBoer that they were looking for, but would not say what they were or what had been found on her cellphone records.
Han Nachtrieb with Fred Hutchinson, released the following statement on Sun. night:

It is with deep regret and sorrow that we've recently had confirmation that Cheryl DeBoer, missing since February 8, has been found. Her remains were located this afternoon near the King/Snohomish border. While more details will be forthcoming from the police, we have let our Fred Hutch teammates know of this news. Cheryl has been in the hearts and minds of her many friends and coworkers, and we are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our condolences go out to her family, her many friends, and all those who are grieving.

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