🚨 Report Information
LVMPD Dispatch: 702-828-3111
Missing Persons Detail (business hours): 702-828-2907
Email: missingpersons@lvmpd.com
Reference case number: LLV260600083886
Physical Description
Height5′5″ (165cm)
Weight130 lbs (59kg)
HairBrown
EyesBrown
Last WearingGrey/blue sweatshirt, jean shorts, black & white shoes, purse
NationalityAustralian
Timeline of Last Known Movements
June 13, 2026
Departed Melbourne
Sally flew from Melbourne Airport to Nevada, beginning her solo trip through the western United States.
June 17, 2026 — Before 4:00 PM
Seen at 7-Eleven, Boulder Highway
Captured on video recorded by content creator @epicdamianpov at a 7-Eleven on Boulder Highway near Flamingo Road. Sally declined further interaction, stating she had a partner. Police have reviewed this footage and have not connected it to her disappearance.
June 18, 2026
Confirmed Arrival at Hostel
Sally messaged her sister to confirm she had arrived at the Bungalows Hostel on Las Vegas Boulevard.
June 20, 2026 — 1:02 PM
Last Known Sighting — Smith's Market
Security footage captures Sally at a Smith's Market near 9700 West Skye Canyon Drive. She messaged a male friend to say she was heading to Lone Mountain for a hike. This is the last confirmed contact.
June 21, 2026
Did Not Board Return Flight
Sally failed to board her scheduled return flight to Melbourne. Her family reported her missing. LVMPD opened case LLV260600083886.
June 26, 2026
LVMPD Public Appeal
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a public appeal. Red Rock Search and Rescue activated. Sally declared an endangered missing adult.
July 2026 — Ongoing
Search Continues
K9 and ground units continue searching the rough terrain around Skye Canyon and Lone Mountain. No confirmed leads. Investigation ongoing with checks at local hospitals and coordination with other agencies.
News Coverage
FOX5 Vegas
Search underway for woman reported missing after trip to Las Vegas area
LVMPD confirms Sally Contarino last contacted family on June 20. Red Rock Search and Rescue activated. She is known to like hiking.
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8 News Now / KLAS
Australian tourist missing in Las Vegas for more than 3 weeks after planned hike
Detailed report including last Facebook message to male friend, Wise app financial details, Apple iPhone, and the 7-Eleven video encounter with @epicdamianpov on June 17.
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NewsNation
Las Vegas police ask for help in search for missing Australian woman
Security footage from Smith's Market confirms Sally's last known location at 1:02 PM on June 20. Full contact details for LVMPD including email.
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Fox News
Search underway for Australian woman who vanished after sending message about hike in Las Vegas
Australian Consulate in Los Angeles contacted LVMPD after Victorian Police filed missing person report. Red Rock Search & Rescue social media alert issued.
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Primetimer
What happened to Sally Contarino? Search continues for Australian tourist who vanished during Las Vegas trip
Full case summary as of July 2026. No fresh confirmed leads. Searches continuing in rough terrain. Community pages active in helping the search.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Sally Contarino last seen? +
Sally Grace Contarino was last seen on June 20, 2026 at approximately 1:02 PM on security footage at a Smith's Market near 9700 West Skye Canyon Drive in Las Vegas — about 20 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip.
When did Sally Contarino go missing? +
Sally's last contact was a Facebook message to a male friend on June 20, 2026, saying she was heading to Lone Mountain for a hike. She did not board her return flight to Melbourne on June 21 and has not been heard from since.
What does Sally Contarino look like? +
Sally is 26 years old, 5′5″ tall, approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey/blue sweatshirt, jean shorts, black and white shoes, and carrying a purse.
What is the LVMPD case number? +
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department case number is LLV260600083886. Quote this when contacting police.
How do I report information about Sally Contarino? +
Call LVMPD at 702-828-3111 (24 hours), or the Missing Persons Detail during business hours at 702-828-2907, or email missingpersons@lvmpd.com. Reference case LLV260600083886.
Where did Sally stay in Las Vegas? +
Sally stayed at the Bungalows Hostel on Las Vegas Boulevard. She arrived in Las Vegas on June 18, 2026 after flying from Melbourne Airport on June 13.
Is Sally Contarino still missing? +
Yes. As of July 2026, Sally Grace Contarino remains missing. She has been declared an endangered missing adult by LVMPD. Ground and K9 search teams continue searching the area around Skye Canyon and Lone Mountain. No confirmed leads have emerged.
Who is @epicdamianpov and what is his connection to Sally? +
@epicdamianpov is a social media content creator who approached Sally at a 7-Eleven on Boulder Highway on June 17, 2026 — three days before she went missing. The video went viral. Las Vegas police have reviewed the footage and have not connected this individual to her disappearance.