Update: Young Oak Bay woman found

Saanich police say Laila (Taylor) Szakacs, 22-year-old Oak Bay woman was found "safe and sound"

Saanich police say Laila (Taylor) Szakacs, 22-year-old Oak Bay woman was found “safe and sound” after being reported missing since Thursday, Dec. 6.

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