UPDATE: Police announced Thursday that Jeny Pinto was found safe.


NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing woman who was last seen with her one-year-old daughter in Norfolk.

Jeny Pinto, 26, was last seen Sept. 8, in the 1100 block of Jernigan Avenue with her daughter.

Pinto is about 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes, and does not speak English.

Police said that while Pinto was last seen with her daughter, at this time “detectives are only expressing concern” for Pinto’s well-being. They did not provide any additional information.

Detectives are concerned for Pinto’s well-being and are asking anyone who has seen her, or who has information about her whereabouts, to call the Norfolk Police Department non-emergency number at (757) 441-5610.

This is a breaking news story.