By Corey Fischer

Last seen Sept. 9

Police seek info on missing woman

Sep 11, 2020 | 3:09 PM

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

Martina Alexis Buchanan was last seen September 9, 2020.

Description of Martina:

30 years-old
5’8″/173 cm
180lbs/83kg
brown eyes
brown hair

She was last seen wearing: a floral dress and riding a blue “cruiser style” bike.

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Police are very concerned for Martina’s health and well-being.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Martina Buchanan is urged to contact their local police, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

by Corey Fischer

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