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    Jessica (left) and Georgia (right). Photo credit: Submitted.

    Missing person search underway in Kemptville

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    A missing person search is currently underway in the Town of Kemptville, in the Municipality of North Grenville.

    Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of missing persons. The missing mother and child, identified as Jessica and Georgia, were last seen just after 10:00 a.m., on March 31, 2025, leaving a residence on Scotch Line Road West, North Grenville. 

    Jessica is known to frequent the Cornwall area.

    Jessica is described as, and last seen wearing: 

    • 31 years old
    • Caucasian
    • 5′ 7″ tall
    • 240 pounds
    • Medium-Heavy build
    • Star tattoo on her hand
    • Lace-up white shoes

    Georgia is a Caucasian, 8-month-old female.

    Anyone with information is being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. In the event of an emergency, call 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

    SOURCE: OPP News Portal

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