ACT Policing has confirmed that 36-year-old Chyvonne Tint has been located safe and well after police appealed to the Canberra community for assistance earlier on Monday, 31 August 2026. The update was issued at 12:17pm, following the original missing-person appeal published at about 9:09am.

Police had initially sought the public's help after Tint was reported missing from Canberra. According to ACT Policing, she had not been seen or heard from since approximately 7:30pm on Saturday, 29 August 2026. She was last seen in Bruce, in north Canberra.

Police and Tint's family had expressed concerns for her welfare and asked members of the public to provide any information that could assist in locating her.

The original police description stated that Tint had long, straight dark hair and was wearing a black jumper and black track pants when she was last seen. Police released those details to help members of the community identify her if they had seen her.

ACT Policing asked anyone who had seen Tint or had information about her whereabouts to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number 8485633.

The search appeal was shared publicly while police and family members worked to establish her whereabouts. Missing-person appeals can be particularly important when police or relatives have concerns about a person's welfare, as information from members of the public can sometimes help investigators locate someone quickly.

The positive outcome came later the same morning, when ACT Policing updated the original appeal and confirmed that Tint had been found. Police thanked the Canberra community for its assistance and for sharing the missing-person information.

The case demonstrates the role that community assistance can play in missing-person investigations. Canberra residents who see police appeals are often encouraged to share accurate information through appropriate channels rather than attempting to investigate or intervene themselves.

Because Tint has now been located safe and well, the public search for her has ended. ACT Policing has not released additional details about where she was found or the circumstances surrounding her absence.

The police update provides reassurance to Tint's family and others who may have been concerned after the original appeal was issued.

ACT Policing's website lists the missing-person update among its latest news releases for 31 August 2026, alongside a separate afternoon appeal seeking witnesses to an alleged assault at the City bus interchange.

The successful conclusion also highlights why police sometimes issue public appeals relatively quickly when there are concerns for someone's welfare. Information from residents, transport users, businesses and other members of the community can help authorities establish a person's movements.

While the original appeal requested public assistance, the subsequent update means members of the public no longer need to search for Tint or provide information about her whereabouts unless they have other relevant information requested by police.

For Canberra, the incident ended with a positive outcome, with police confirming that Tint was safe and well.