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Remains of Virginia Beach woman missing since Tuesday found

Shu-jin Wu
Posted at 10:44 AM, Feb 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-20 10:45:48-05

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A Virginia Beach woman who was reported missing Tuesday morning was found dead about a quarter mile from her home Saturday morning, according to Officer Linda Kuehn with the Virginia Beach Police Department.

A Senior Alert was issued for 76-year-old Shu-jin Wu Wednesday. She had last been seen at her residence in the 1500 block of Gallery Avenue.

Tidewater Search and Rescue and about 40 volunteers had been searching for her since Wednesday morning, and police canvassed the area using police K9s and helicopters. Her body was recovered at around 6:50 a.m. Saturday near the corner of General Booth Boulevard and Dam Neck Road.

Police said there is currently no indication of foul play, and Wu's death is still under investigation.

There is no further information.