Oak Harbor, Washington -- Oak Harbor Police say that there is a possible break in the case of a missing naval officer from NAS Whidbey. Family and friends had been looking around Mount Baker and as far east as Lake Chelan for Jennifer Kincaid, not knowing where she might be.

Tonight, there is renewed hope with a new clue to her whereabouts. Canadian authorities confirm LT JG Jennifer Kincaid's car crossed into the country four days ago, and she hasn't been since.

Jennifer's mom, Rebecca Luck talked to KIRO 7 on Sunday and says that the new clue does bring encouragement.

"It's hopeful now. I think that we have a better idea of where to look for her further north."

31 year old Lt JG Jennifer Kincaid hasn't been seen in several days. The naval navigator reportedly left her home in Oak Harbor on Tuesday to go camping. She didn't tell anyone where she was going and didn't show up for work Saturday at NAS Whidbey.

Authorities now finally have a starting point to search for her. Kincaid's car, a gray 2003 Kia Rio, crossed into Canada on Wednesday, where she indicated she was planning to stay for 48 hours. U. S. authorities say the car has not crossed back into the country.

Kincaid is an avid outdoors person who was familiar with most of the hiking areas in the region. Her family says if she did get hurt on a hike, they are confident she can survive until help arrives.

Anyone with information is asked to call Oak Harbor PD.