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

As the search for a missing Oxford County woman continues, the OPP's Criminal Investigations Branch has taken over the investigation.

Lola Watson, 72, has been missing for over two weeks. She was last seen in Tillsonburg on Wednesday, November 8. According to police, she has connections to the Greater Toronto Area.

She is described as Black, approximately 5'1" (155 cm), 145lbs (66 kg), with a medium build, curly dark hair, and brown eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a burgundy hat, a green puffer style Calvin Klein winter coat with fur around the hood, blue jeans, and black zipper-style Puma running shoes.

Police say she was carrying a crossbody black Coach branded purse and a black Coach zippered handbag. She was carrying a pair of purple-and-pink-coloured Under Armour slide-style sandals and a leopard print scarf.

Anyone with information regarding Lola's whereabouts should contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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