By Canadian Press

Edmonton police issue Amber Alert for blind, non-verbal woman

Oct 19, 2023 | 7:52 PM

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton have issued an Amber Alert for a 40-year-old woman who is blind and non-verbal.

Edmonton police say Cindy Tin was abducted in a stolen vehicle in the evening, in the area of 118 Avenue and 91 Street.

Tin is described as having short black hair and wearing a blue sleeveless shirt and black pants.

Police say the stolen vehicle is a 2013 white Toyota Sienna van, with Alberta licence plate CCM6068, travelling westbound on 118 Avenue.

There was no description of the driver available.

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Police say the alert is in effect for the city of Edmonton and surrounding areas.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2023.

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