Missing Saco woman found safe
Saco Woman Found Safe After a Week‑Long Search
By Maine News Now
SACO, ME – A 64‑year‑old resident of Saco was located safe on Wednesday morning after missing for a week. Police said she had last been seen leaving her home on August 26 and had been actively searched for in the surrounding area.
Saco Police Department posted a statement on its social‑media accounts on Tuesday, noting that the woman had been missing since the day after Labor Day. “We have been working tirelessly to locate the missing person and are grateful for the community’s support during this difficult time,” the post read.
Police Chief Jack Clements confirmed in an email that the woman was found and is now safe. “She is safe Wednesday morning,” Clements wrote. “We are relieved that she was found unharmed.”
The search, which involved volunteers and local law‑enforcement units, covered the city’s residential neighborhoods and nearby wooded areas. While investigators did not disclose how the woman was located, officials said that the swift response from Saco residents and the police force played a key role in her safe return.
Saco Police Department will be holding a briefing for the media later in the week to discuss the case and to provide updates on any ongoing investigation. The woman’s family has declined to comment at this time.
The incident has drawn attention to the importance of community vigilance and rapid reporting of missing persons. As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s disappearance, the city remains committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of all its residents.
