Missing Halifax woman found in Ottawa
CBC News
Posted: Aug 15, 2012 7:39 PM AT
Last Updated: Aug 16, 2012 8:25 AM AT
Ottawa police said a Halifax woman visiting Ottawa who disappeared Monday afternoon has been found.
Alyson Provost, 23, had arrived in Ottawa Sunday and left a family member's home Monday afternoon to go shopping.
Police said her family contacted police when she failed to return.
Police put out a description of Provost Wednesday. A member of the public recognized her Wednesday night and called Ottawa police.
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