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Surrey RCMP need public's help in finding missing woman Amita Minhas

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 18 Feb, 2022 01:03 AM

UPDATE: Surrey RCMP is updating the public that the 36-year-old woman reported missing on February 17, 2022, was located safe.

EARLIER STORY:

Surrey RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a woman who has gone missing in Newton. Amita Minhas was last seen on February 16, 2022 around 10:00 am in the 12800 block of 72B Avenue in Surrey.

She has not been seen or heard from since. Amita Minhas is described as a 36 year old South Asian female, 5’4” tall, 110 lbs. She has shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. There is no clothing description at this time.

Police and family are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file# 2022-24319.

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