UPDATE: Missing Inuk woman in Ottawa has been located, Ottawa police say

Joanne “Joni” Panipakoocho was last seen March 29 in the area of King Edward Avenue and Murray Street in Ottawa, Ottawa police said.

Joanne “Joni” Panipakoocho, 34, who was last seen March 29 in the area of King Edward Avenue and Murray Street in Ottawa, has been found safe and sound, Ottawa police said this afternoon.

The 34-year-old woman, originally from Pond Inlet, had been missing for about two weeks.

Yesterday, the Ottawa police had issued a release asking for the public’s help in locating her.

“The Ottawa Police Service can advise that missing Joanne ‘Joni’ Panipakoocho has been located safe and sound. We thank the public and media for their assistance,” police said.