Missing Sagaponack woman Lilia Aucapina sought, cops say
The Southampton Town Police Department has issued a missing persons alert for Lilia Aucapina of Sagaponack. Credit: Southampton Town Police
Police are trying to locate a 40-year-old Sagaponack woman reported missing over the weekend.
Lilia Aucapina, who also goes by Esperanza, was last seen at about 9 a.m. Saturday on Montauk Highway in Wainscott.
Southampton Town Police said Aucapina was reported missing about 12 1/2 hours later. She is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, 130 pounds, a Hispanic woman with medium length black hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans, brown boots and a black winter jacket.
Police said she had her hair pulled up.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to call them at 631-702-2230 or 631-728-3400. You can also send a note to crimetips@southamptontownny.gov -- or can call 911.
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