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By Tiffany Goodwein

Woman wanted on drug trafficking charges

Nov 8, 2019 | 5:03 PM

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted for three drug trafficking charges.

Dawn Bobbie Larson is described as a caucasian female, 31-years old, approximately 5’9 and 130 lbs. She has brown and blonde hair and green eyes.

According to a RCMP media release police have tried to find Larson several times but have come up unsuccessful.

If you have any information about Dawn Larson or where she might be, please contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

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