Kelowna

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Update: Marilyn Whiting has been located.

Kelowna RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating Marilyn Whiting, who was reported missing earlier today.

She was last seen on Jan. 4  at 8 a.m.  by a family member prior to leaving her residence in the Mission area.

Whiting is described as a Caucasian female standing  5'0" and weighing 125 pounds. She has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing a knitted toque and a faux brown 3/4 length fur jacket.

Whiting is addicted to alcohol but police have been unable to locate her at areas she commonly frequents.

If anyone sees Marilyn Whiting or knows of her whereabouts they are asked to contact the  Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.