UPDATE: On Friday, May 26, Portsmouth police said Tynette Africa was safely located.
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Portsmouth police are searching for 57-year-old Tynette Africa, last seen on May 22 around 8 a.m. near the 1600 block of Jefferson Street.
Police say she is approximately 5'11" and around 170 pounds.
She was last seen wearing a red long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, black socks and pink and white tie dye shoes.
Police say they are attempting to check on her welfare, as there is a medical concern for her wellbeing as she is without her medication.
Stay with News 3 for updates.