30 August 2020

Police seek assistance to locate missing 66-year-old - FOUND

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UPDATE: Good news Canberra. Puikap has been found safe and well. ACT police would like to thank the public for their assistance.


ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 66-year-old woman Puikap Tabuai.

Puikap was last seen leaving her daughter’s residence in Banks about 6:30 am this morning (Sunday, 30 August 2020).

She is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, about 160cm (5’3”) tall, with a medium build and black/grey hair. She is believed to be wearing a blue jumper, charcoal track suit pants with a yellow stripe down the side and a grey beanie.

Police and Puikap’s family hold concerns for her welfare and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate her.

Anyone who has seen Puikap, or who has information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444. Please quote reference 6619506. Information can be provided anonymously.

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