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UPDATE: Missing woman in Cambria County found safe

By Rebecca Parsons,

2024-07-25

UPDATE: Laverne Kinkhead was located and is safe, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a woman that they said was last seen on Wednesday.

Laverne Kinkhead, 77, was last seen on July 24 at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the 500 block of Groucher Street in Johnstown. She’s described as being 5’2”, 150 lbs. and having gray hair.

She is operating a silver 2001 Kia Rio with red pinstripes and a registration of LNJ1716. Police believe that Kinkhead may be at special risk of harm or injury.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately by calling 911 or the Upper Yoder Township Police Department at 814-472-2100.

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Jegatha

07-29

My Aunt is okay . She was found safe and is back at home .

Robin Potter

07-26

Glad to hear she's safe 🙏

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