Crime & Safety

Missing Tiverton Native Found Safe in Providence

Providence resident and Tiverton native Heather Oliveira has been found safe in Providence and is back home with family.

Tiverton native and Providence resident Heather Oliveira has safely returned to her family. 

Tiverton Police Lt. Patrick Jones confirmed the 23-year-old Tiverton native was located in Providence. She was found Monday night, according to family members. 

Heather's mother posted the following announcement on Tiverton Patch Tuesday morning. 

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone in the Patch network and the entire Tiverton community for their help in locating Heather Oliveira.
She was found late last night, safe in Providence.

Words cannot adequately express how grateful we are to each and every one of you.

Karen Oliveira (mom)

Heather was last seen by her family on Dec. 15. A missing person report was filed on Dec. 30. 

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