By Jayna Smith

Police in Massachusetts are searching for a former Princeton, Maine woman.  Jacqueline “Jackie” Coutinho, age 53, was last seen on the morning Wednesday, May 15th in Hinsdale, Massachusetts.  She had been spending time there with her sister for the last month.

Coutinho is described as a white female, approximately 5’ 6”, 130 pounds, with blonde and gray hair.  She was last seen wearing a purple and red sweater, blue jeans, and white sneakers.

Hinsdale Police Chief Susan Rathbun had reported earlier that she does not believe foul play is involved and does not believe Coutinho was suffering from any mental health issues.  

Reports say her step-daughters feel she may have been heading to Nantucket, where she was raised.  

Immediate search efforts included local police and fire departments, Massachusetts State Police, and Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue, as well as K9 units, foot patrols, and a helicopter.

Hinsdale, Massachusetts is in Berkshire County and is about 15 miles east of Pittsfield.  It has a population of about 2,000 people.

A Facebook page has been created to provide updates:  www.facebook.com/findjackiecoutinho.  

Anyone who may have seen Coutinho or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Hinsdale, Massachusetts Police Department at 1-413-655-0201.