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By Duane Grandbois

Missing Kelowna Woman

Feb 17, 2018 | 8:11 AM

Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kelowna woman.

Stephanie Lang was last seen a week ago, but hasn’t been in touch with her family since the beginning of February and has since been reported as missing to the RCMP on February 13th, 2018. This is out of character for her as she regularly keeps in touch with her family.

Since Stephanie’s disappearance, police have followed up on several possible leads, however she remains missing at this time.

Description of missing person, Stephanie Lang:

Caucasian female;
29 years;
5 ft 07 in (170 cm);
120 lbs (59 kg);
blond hair;
green eyes;
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Stephanie Lang is urged to contact their local police, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.

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