A Palo Alto community heaved a sigh of relief when a missing adult woman, whose absence sparked a city-wide search, was found safe and has been reunited with her family. According to the Palo Alto Police Department, the woman, identified only as Wendy, had been located after being reported missing yesterday.
Good news: she has been located, safe and sound, and has been reunited with her family! Thank you for your help. https://t.co/GK97u0RYT9
— Palo Alto Police (@PaloAltoPolice) August 6, 2024
Wendy, 56, was reported missing after being last seen in her home on the 3000 block of Cowper Street after 9 p.m. In an article published by Hoodline, it was noted that she was at risk due to mental illness. When Wendy was last observed, she was described as wearing a blue & green V-neck T-shirt with light-colored pants and might be without shoes. The police had urged the public to assist in providing any information that could contribute to finding Wendy.
The search ended when the Palo Alto Police Department communicated through X that Wendy was "located, safe and sound".
