TORONTO

York Regional Police have identified a young woman who was discovered in Vaughan about one week ago.

“Thanks to media coverage and a phone tip we have been able to positively identify the unknown female found in Vaughan,” police tweeted on Wednesday.

Police said the woman was found Sept. 8 around 8 p.m. outside of a plaza in the Rutherford Rd.-Hwy. 400 area.

“She appeared to be confused and officers were concerned she was unable to care for herself,” Const. Andy Pattenden said.

He added the woman was transported to hospital where she remained.

The woman was thought to be 18 to 22 years old.

chris.doucette@sunmedia.ca