UPDATE:On April 18, 2021 at approximately 1:18pm, the missing female Hope Jemimah (OGUTU) was located alive and well and was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services for a health assessment.
The OPP wish to Thank all the individuals who called in to support and assist in locating Hope.
KAWARTHA LAKES-The Bancroft Detachment of the OPP asking for the public’s help to locate a woman who went missing near Bancroft.
Police say Hope Jemimah (OGUTU), age 29, was last seen on Highway 118 near Cheddar Road in the Municipality of Highlands East on April 12th, 2021.
Jemimah was wearing a green knee length jacket and was observed next to her silver Mazda 2006 hatchback. She is described as being 160 cm (5’2”) with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. It is believed she left her vehicle and could possibly be on foot.
OPP Emergency Response Team members, Aviation Services and a Remotely Piloted Aerial System are conducting a search of the area.
If you see her, or have any information on her whereabouts, please call Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
