Missing Australian woman Sally Contarino in Las Vegas investigation
Consensus Summary
Sally Grace Contarino, a 26-year-old Melbourne woman, disappeared in Las Vegas on June 20, [DATE UNVERIFIED], after being last seen near West Skye Canyon Drive. She was scheduled to return to Australia on June 21 but never boarded her bus or checked in at the airport. Her family, including sisters Amy and Lauren, reported growing panic after she failed to contact them, with Amy stating they believe someone knows what happened. Both ABC and THEAGE confirm Contarino’s last known contact was around midnight on June 20, and her disappearance prompted an appeal for public assistance. Victoria Police confirmed they are assisting US authorities, while Las Vegas police released CCTV footage and urged hospitals to check their records. Additional details from THEAGE reveal Contarino messaged a friend about hiking at 'Lone Mountain' on June 20, and a video of her was shared on social media days before her disappearance. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the need for information.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Victoria Police confirmed they are assisting US authorities in the investigation.
- Contarino was last seen wearing a grey/blue sweatshirt, jean shorts, black and white sneakers, and a purse.
- Her family believes 'somebody out there does know something' about her disappearance.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released CCTV footage showing Contarino in her last outfit.
- Contarino was last seen just after 1pm on June 20 near a shopping strip mall bordering US Route 95.
- A missing persons notice urged hospitals to check their registries for Contarino, noting she may be 'in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance'.
- Contarino was known to like hiking, and the area where she disappeared is near desert terrain.
- Contarino messaged a friend on Facebook that she planned to hike at 'Lone Mountain' on June 20.
- A video of Contarino filmed days before her disappearance emerged, showing her outside a petrol station (filmed by a user wearing Meta glasses).
- Contarino’s sisters, Lauren and Amy, believe she may have planned one more hike before returning to Los Angeles and flying home.
- Contarino usually used an app to transfer funds, and her iPhone could not be tracked.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- Article 1 states Contarino was last seen on June 20 just after 1pm, while Article 2 does not specify a time for her last sighting beyond her social media message near midnight.
Source Articles
Family of Australian missing in US says somebody 'does know something'
Australian police say they're ready to help US authorities, as a weeks-long search for Melbourne woman Sally Grace Contarino continues in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas police say Melbourne woman messaged friend before disappearance
A missing person’s report details messages sent by Sally Contarino, 26, before she went missing in the US in June.