Lola, 72, of Tillsonburg. Photo provided by Oxford OPP.Lola, 72, of Tillsonburg. Photo provided by Oxford OPP.
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OPP continues search for missing Tillsonburg woman

Various units of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Oxford County are continuing the search for a 72-year-old woman missing for over a week.

Lola, whose last name was not provided, was last seen leaving her home on Huntley Avenue in Tillsonburg at around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8.

Her most recent sighting was via video surveillance camera, walking in the area of Canary and Martin Streets in Tillsonburg at around 11 a.m. that day.

A surveillance camera image of a woman believed to be one missing from Tillsonburg since November 8, 2023. Photo provided by Ontario Provincial Police.A surveillance camera image of a woman believed to be one missing from Tillsonburg since November 8, 2023. Photo provided by Ontario Provincial Police.

Police have learned that she may have a connection with the Greater Toronto Area.

She is described as Black, approximately 5' 1", 145 lbs, with a medium build, medium-length curly dark hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a burgundy hat, green puffer jacket, blue jeans, and carrying a purse and bag.

Both family and police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information on Lola's whereabouts should call the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

-with files from Miranda Chant

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