News & Politics

Missing Person: Sofia Barbushack, 87 (Update: Found!)

by Roy Edroso

November 30, 2009

Sofia Barbushack, 87, was last seen at London Terrace on West 23rd Street at around 9:30 last night. She’s 5’0″ and weighs 105 pounds.

If you have information as to her whereabouts, NYPD asks you to contact 1-800-577-TIPS(8477), www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or text 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577.

Update: Barbushack has been found in good condition.

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