Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Missing 45-Year-Old Woman Found
The 45-year-old woman. last seen on Tuesday, was reported missing to authorities on Wednesday.

METHUEN, MA - Joanne Talbot has been located and is safe, according to Methuen Police. She was found by Massachusetts State Police Trooper Higginson on Route 93 in Methuen after an alert citizen called to report her walking on the side of the highway, according to local authorities.
Methuen Police had asked for the public’s help on Wednesday in finding Talbot. On Thursday, they thanked people for sharing the information on social media.
The missing woman was last seen about 9 Tuesday morning in the Woodland Street area in Methuen. The 45-year-old woman was reported on Wednesday, according to Methuen Police.
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“Joanne has various health issues and could be in need of medical attention,” Methuen Police posted on their Facebook page, which was shared by many.
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