The Ottawa Police Service has issued a public appeal for help in locating a 49-year-old woman who has been missing since Tuesday.
Details of the Disappearance
Tara Baran was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, December 31, 2025. Her last known location was in the area of Lakeside Avenue and Bronson Avenue in central Ottawa. Authorities are growing increasingly concerned for her well-being and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Description of the Missing Woman
Police have provided the following description to aid in the public search:
- Age: 49 years old
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches tall
- Build: Slender
- Hair: Long, straight, and brown
- Eyes: Green
How to Provide Information
Ottawa police are coordinating the search from the Central District. Anyone who has seen Tara Baran or has any information regarding her current whereabouts is asked to contact the Central District Staff Desk directly at 613-236-1222, extension 5212.
For those who wish to provide information anonymously, Ottawa Crime Stoppers is accepting tips. You can call their toll-free line at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online through their official website at crimestoppers.ca. All anonymous tips are confidential.
The police have not released further details about the circumstances leading to her disappearance. The investigation is ongoing as officers work to trace her last known movements and ensure her safe return.
