Missing Stephenville woman found, search continues for missing Piccadilly woman

    Wednesday, 21 August 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Bay St. George RCMP say 34-year-old Virgillia Lasaga was last heard from on Thursday, August 15.

    A missing Stephenville woman has been found and is safe. Bay St. George RCMP say 34-year-old Virgillia Lasaga was last heard from on Thursday, August 15. Meanwhile, police continue to search for a missing 51 year old woman from Piccadilly. Myra Jane Barter was last seen in the community on August 3rd. It is believed the woman may have been berry picking in the area. 

     

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