American woman Nekendra Karen Kingston goes missing while staying at Mexico resort

Authorities are investigating after an American woman went missing while staying at a resort in Mexico, local authorities said.

Nekendra Karen Kingston was staying at the Barcelo Hotel in Playa del Carmen, ABC News reported.

The 49-year-old woman has been missing since Aug. 9, and her family filed a complaint on Aug. 19.

Local authorities said they opened an investigation into her disappearance.

Authorities did not immediately provide further information.

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