Update: Missing woman located

Update: A woman who was reported missing in Fort St. John on July 30 has been located and is safe.The RCMP confirmed Monday that the woman has been found.

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Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a 56-year-old woman last seen in Taylor on July 30.

Police said Sheila Zilinsky was last seen in the community but provided no further information about the circumstances of her disappearance.

Zilinsky is described as five-foot-seven (170 centimetres) and 191 pounds (87 kilograms), with long blond hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Fort St. John RCMP at 250-787-8100.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online through Northern BC Crime Stoppers.

Celestia Nlemvo
Celestia Nlemvo
Celestia is a news reporter for Vista Radio based in Fort St. John, B.C. She has worked in radio and television for five years and previously served as a news reporter, multimedia journalist, and radio promotions specialist with 880 CHED, CBC Edmonton, and Rogers Media. When she’s not working, she can often be found exploring local restaurants or relaxing at home watching television.

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