The search for a missing East Tennessee woman drew to a close Monday night as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that Oretha Kollie had been found safe. A Silver Alert had been issued earlier in the evening by the TBI on behalf of the Jonesborough Police Department after concerns escalated over her whereabouts due to a medical condition that could impair her ability to return safely on her own.
Oretha Kollie has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance.
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) April 24, 2024
If you see her, call the Jonesborough Police Department at 423-753-1053 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. #TNSilverAlert pic.twitter.com/82r2Ahucw8
According to WVLT, the 55-year-old Kollie was the subject of a widespread alert that circulated quickly across media platforms, aimed at hastening her safe return. Found safe on Monday night, details about her disappearance and how she was located were not immediately provided by the TBI.
The WATE report announced at 10 p.m. that Oretha Kollie, previously believed missing and possibly in the Memphis area, has been found safe.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jonesborough Police Department at 423-753-1053 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
