Ground search underway for missing St. Anthony woman

A ground search and rescue team and police are searching for a missing St. Anthony woman.

The RCMP say Jennifer LynnHillier-Penney's last known location is in the Husky Drive area of the Northern Peninsula town, around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Extra RCMP resources, including a police dog, have been assigned to the search.

The 38-year-old is described as five-foot-seven, between 160 and 170 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes.

Anyone who may have seen Hillier-Penneyon Wednesday evening is asked to contact the RCMP in St. Anthony.

Police said they are concerned for her well-being.