The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has launched a missing persons investigation into the disappearance of 26-year-old Sally Grace Contarino, a Melbourne woman who failed to board her scheduled flight home on June 21. Her family confirms she was traveling alone and was last seen in the Mount Charleston area of Nevada, approximately 60km east of Las Vegas, on June 20.
What is the status of the search?
Law enforcement in Nevada is currently spearheading the search for Ms. Contarino. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has officially opened a case and is requesting public assistance to determine her current location and wellbeing. As part of the ongoing investigation, local hospitals have been placed on alert and instructed to review admission records for any sign of the missing woman.
What happens next in the investigation?
The investigation is likely to focus on reconciling the timeline between Ms. Contarino’s last communication on June 20 and her missed flight on June 21. Because Victoria Police was not aware of the disappearance, coordination between international agencies may become a possible next step to ensure all relevant information is shared across borders. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted for comment.
Physical description and how to report information
Ms. Contarino is described as being of slim build with fair skin, brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone who may have information concerning her whereabouts is urged to contact the Las Vegas Police Department directly at www.lvmpd.com/contact/contact-us.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ms. Contarino last heard from?
Her family reported that they have not heard from her since June 20, one day before she was expected to land.
Where was she last seen?
She was last seen in the Mount Charleston area of Nevada, 60km east of Las Vegas.
Has the Australian government been involved?
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted for comment, and Victoria Police was not aware of her disappearance.
What steps can be taken to ensure the safety of solo travelers in remote, mountainous regions?
