UPDATE: Woman missing since February found dead

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Margarite was found deceased in the Chippewa River, according to the Dunn County Sheriff's Office.

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ALTOONA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Police in Altoona are asking for the public's help locating a woman missing since February.

Margarite Endres' last known location was on February 1 in the City of Eau Claire.

Endres is without housing but has been known to frequent downtown Eau Claire and has stayed at a residence in Altoona, police said.

Property belonging to Endres has been located along the Chippewa River Trail near a UW-Eau Claire building, according to police.

Searches along the river have thus far been unsuccessful.

Endres is 56 years old, white with strawberry blonde hair. She's 5'9" and 150 pounds.

Endres was last seen wearing an orange and grey plaid long-sleeve jacket and jeans. She often uses the alias, Margarite Sakowski.

Any information on her whereabouts should be directed to the Altoona Police Department at (715) 839-6090 or online at Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers.

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