Update: Missing Woman Located

21 year old Emily Daley was last seen January 31st.

Since her disappearance, police have followed up on several leads and possible sightings, but she has not been located.

Police believe she is in the Vernon area.

Description of Emily Daley:Caucasian female; 21 years; 4 ft 11 in (150 cm);101 lbs (46 kg); black hair; hazel eyes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171, remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com

by Corey Fischer

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