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Missing woman’s body may have been found

Missing woman's body found

KSNV coverage of missing woman in Pahrump, Nov. 5, 2011.

Ruth Pang was last seen at Terribles Country Store located off Highway 160.

Ruth Pang was last seen at Terribles Country Store located off Highway 160.

A body found Saturday morning in Pahrump may be that of a missing elderly woman, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say the body of an adult female was found in the desert portion of Highway 160 about 11 a.m. and they believe it is Ruth Pang, who was reported missing Oct. 25.

Pang was last seen at Terribles Country Store located off Highway 160.

Clothing found on the body indicates that it may by Pang. A purse found with the body also contains Pang’s identification, police said.

Detectives in the Nye County Sheriff’s Office say they are following up on several leads but the case is still ongoing.

Anyone with information pertaining to the case is urged to contact the Nye County Sheriff’s Office at 775-751-7000 or email [email protected].

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