Missing 70-year-old found safe

UPDATE (Aug. 5, 4:25 p.m.): The Ottawa Police Service informs that Xinshi Wang has been located safe and sound,” the OPS said. “Thank you for your assistance.”

KANATA – Ottawa police are searching for a 70-year-old woman last seen in Kanata.

Xinshi Wang was last seen this morning. Courtesy the OPS
Xinshi Wang was last seen this morning. Courtesy the OPS

“The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for public assistance to locate missing 70-year-old woman, Xinshi Wang,” the OPS released in a statement today (Aug. 5). “She was last seen at 8 a.m. on Aug. 5 in the area of Nortoba Crescent in Kanata.”

Nortoba Crescent is in the Morgan’s Grant-Kanata Lakes area.

Wang is described as an Asian woman, 5’3” (160 cm), heavier set and short white/grey hair. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, black pants and green running shoes.

Anyone with information about the current whereabouts of Wang is asked to call the Ottawa police at 613-236-1222.

“If you have information that could assist investigators, but do not know where he is currently, please contact the Missing Persons Unit 613-236-1222, ext. 2355, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily,” the OPS said. “Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.”