UPDATE: Missing West Kelowna woman found

UPDATE 3:20 p.m Sept. 3, 2013

The West Kelowna RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 39 year old woman reported missing has been located, and she is safe and sound.

10:10 a.m. Sept. 3, 2013

KEEP EYES OUT FOR SILVER 2009 CARAVAN

WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna RCMP are looking for a despondent West Kelowna woman reported missing last night.

Marichu Cuthbert (also known as Marichu Etchart) was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. She left after family dinner in a silver 2009 Caravan. She is five months pregnant and she has family and friends that are very concerned for her mental well being. Friends said it was very out of character for her.

Marichu is described as:
– 39 years old
– Caucasian
– 5' tall and 170 lbs
– Brown hair and hazel eyes

Etchart was driving a van looking similar to this 2009 Dodge Caravan. Contributed

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