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Missing Westport Woman Located: Police

Police said Ans Jepkes, 68, was located in Westport and reunited with her family.

Police said Ans Jepkes, 68, was located Monday night in Westport and reunited with her family.
Police said Ans Jepkes, 68, was located Monday night in Westport and reunited with her family. (Westport Police Department)

Update: Police said Ans Jepkes, 68, was located Monday night in Westport and reunited with her family. The lookout has been canceled, police said.


WESTPORT, CT — Police are looking for a 68-year-old woman reported missing from Westport since Friday.

In a news release, Police Lt. Jillian Cabana said Ans Jepkes was last seen in the downtown area of Westport around 8 a.m. on Friday.

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Police describe Jepkes as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, approximately 100 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen dressed in all black clothing, including a long black coat, police said.

"Due to her sudden unannounced absence and health issues, there is concern for her well-being," Cabana said in a news release.

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Anyone with information regarding Jepkes' whereabouts is asked to contact the Westport Police Department immediately at 203-341-6000.

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