Police searching for missing Fairhaven woman

Posted: Mar 6, 2023 / 06:29 PM EST

Updated: Mar 7, 2023 / 10:17 AM EST

FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (WPRI) — Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing Fairhaven woman.

Anapaula Huggins, 43, was last seen Monday walking near Pope Beach on Manhattan Avenue around 7:30 a.m.

Here’s the path of the @MassStatePolice helicopter that’s part of the search for Anapaula Huggins.

I spoke to a friend of Ana’s who told me she’s a local homeschooling mom. “I truly hope she is found safe. I’m sure her children must be so upset.” @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/41lnDqxEqa
— Amanda Pitts (@AmandaPittsTV) March 7, 2023

Huggins’ family told police she left her Raymond Street home with her dog. Police said the dog was found a couple of hours after Huggins was last seen.

Huggins is described as being 5 foot 8 inches tall with long black hair. She was last seen wearing black pants and a maroon jacket.

Anyone who knows of Huggins’ whereabouts is asked to call the Fairhaven Police Department at (508) 997-7421.