PORTSMOUTH POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING WOMAN

UPDATE: 05/26/2023

Investigators have safely located 53-year-old Tynette Eva Africa. Thank you to everyone who shared her information.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

PORTSMOUTH, VA — Investigators are searching for 53-year-old Tynette Eva Africa. She is approximately 5'11" and about 170 pounds. She was last seen on May 22, 2023, around 8 a.m. near the 1600 block of Jefferson Street, wearing a red long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, black socks, and pink & white tie die shoes. We are attempting to check on her welfare; there is a medical concern for her wellbeing as she is without her medication.

We urge those with information on here whereabouts to contact the Portsmouth Police Special Victims Unit at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477). Callers can also submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app or visit their website at portscrimeline.com. As always, Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their name or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of drugs or stolen property, they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.