OPP Criminal Investigation Branch now involved in search for Tillsonburg woman
Lola in an undated photo shared by OPP.
The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is now overseeing the case of a missing Tillsonburg woman.
Lola Watson, 72, was last seen Nnov. 8.
She is described as Black, approximately 5’ 1”, 145 pounds with a medium build, curly dark hair and brown eyes
According to police, Watson has ties to Toronto and Mississauga.
Contact OPP if you have any information.
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