Update: A Kelowna teen who went missing on Saturday was quickly located on Sunday afternoon after police released a statement asking the public for help finding her.
RCMP released an update late Sunday afternoon that said Aislynn Hanson had be found and was “safe and sound.”
Original story: RCMP in Kelowna are asking the public for help in finding an 18-year-old Okanagan woman who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
Police said Aislynn Hanson was last seen early on Saturday morning.
“Aislynn’s family report that she has an affinity to hitchhike, has been known to travel long distances and may appear confused,” Kelowna RCMP said in a media release.
“There is nothing to indicate foul play at this time, however Aislynn’s family, friends and the RCMP are very concerned for Aislynn’s health and well-being.”
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RCMP said the 18-year-old is around 5’5″ and has blond hair.
Hanson has gone missing before. In 2017, she disappeared from a medical facility in Kamloops and was not found for more than a month.
Tips regarding Hanson’s disappearance can be directed to police or Crime Stoppers.
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