Wakefield Woman Reported Missing; Police Ask For Help

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman who was reported missing.

By Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff

Aug 21, 2026 8:39 AM EDT

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman who was reported missing. (Wakefield police)

WAKEFIELD, MA — Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman.

Lynda McKinnon, 40, is 5 feet, 6 inches tall. Police said she may be in the New Bedford/Fall River area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wakefield Police at (781) 245-1212.

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