Police have launched an urgent search for a 26-year-old tourist who disappeared after failing to board her flight home following a solo trip to Las Vegas. Authorities say concerns are growing as more than a week has passed since her family last heard from her.
The missing woman has been identified as Sally Grace Contarino, an Australian national who was visiting Nevada alone before she was due to return home.
Timeline
According to police, Sally’s family last had contact with her on June 20, the day before she was scheduled to fly back to Australia. When she did not board her flight and stopped responding to messages, relatives alerted authorities.
Investigators believe she was last seen in or near the Mount Charleston area, a mountainous and less populated region outside Las Vegas.
Sightings
Surveillance footage reviewed by police shows Sally on the evening of June 19 at Timbers Bar & Grill. CCTV captured her walking along the street after leaving the restaurant around 10:30 p.m.
At the time, she was wearing dark shorts, a tank top, and black-and-white Converse shoes.
Additional footage later showed her returning to Bungalows Hostel on South Las Vegas Boulevard, where she had been staying for about five days. Reports indicate she arrived back at the hostel in the early hours of June 20 and remotely checked out later that morning.
Travel Plans
Sally had reportedly booked a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where she planned to connect with her international flight home. However, authorities say records show the bus ticket was never scanned, suggesting she may not have boarded the bus.
What happened after she checked out of the hostel remains unclear.
Description
Police describe Sally as slim, with fair skin, brown hair, and brown eyes. Investigators have released images from CCTV, including footage of her at an ATM, in hopes the public may recognize her or recall seeing her.
Investigation
The Los Angeles Police Department is assisting with the investigation. Local hospitals have been asked to review records and remain alert in case Sally seeks medical care or is admitted under unknown circumstances.
A manager at Timbers Bar & Grill described the area where Sally was staying as unsafe for someone traveling alone, though she said Sally appeared quiet and happy during her visit.
Family members say Sally is an experienced traveler who has previously visited several locations in the United States, including California and Nevada.
Appeal
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Sally or has information about her whereabouts to contact police immediately. As time passes, investigators say public tips could be critical in helping locate her.
FAQs
Who is the missing tourist?
Sally Grace Contarino, a 26-year-old from Australia.
When was she last heard from?
Her family last spoke with her on June 20.
Where was she last seen?
Near Timbers Bar & Grill and her Las Vegas hostel.
Did she miss her flight home?
Yes, she did not board her scheduled return flight.
Who is investigating the case?
Las Vegas police with help from LAPD.
