Police say they believe the husband of missing woman has left Utah, now in Washington state

Police think husband of missing mom has left Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Police say they believe the Utah man considered a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife is now in Washington state.

West Valley City police Capt. Tom McLachlan said Sunday that neighbors of Josh Powell say he left Utah either Friday or Saturday, presumably to be with family in Washington.

His wife Susan has been missing since Dec. 7. Josh Powell told police he last saw her at 12:30 a.m. that day when he took his two young sons on a camping trip and left her at home.

Police have called Josh Powell a person of interest and said he was not forthcoming in interviews with detectives.

McLachlan said there are no restrictions on Josh Powell’s movements.

Meanwhile, Susan Powell’s family and friends are planning a candlelight vigil Sunday night in Puyallup, Wash.