UPDATE: Portsmouth police say Tynette Eva Africa has been safely located.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen on July 1.
According to police, 53-year-old Tynette Eva Africa was last seen around 10 a.m. near the 1600 block of Jefferson St. Police describe her as being 5’11” and about 180 pounds.
Africa was last seen wearing a gray shirt, white capri pants, a black/silver belt, and blue sneakers. Police say they are attempting to check on her welfare as she is without her medication.
WAVY reported that she went missing in May as well, and was found safe a couple days later.
If anyone has information on her whereabouts, contact the Portsmouth Police Special Victims Unit at 757-393-8536 or call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.