UPDATE: The Chapel Hill Police Department said Monday morning that Kimberly Austin has been safely located.
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. Town resident Kimberly Austin, 42, was last seen Tuesday, February 4 at around 4 p.m. in the 5600 block of U.S. Highway 15-501.
Police describe Austin as five feet, six inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds. She was last seen wearing an orange blouse and black pants and has a single nose piercing. Police do not believe Austin is in any danger.
42-year-old Kimberly Austin of Chapel Hill. (Image via Chapel Hill Police Department)
Anyone with information as to Austin’s whereabouts is encouraged to call 9-1-1 or contact the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit their website here.
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