Crime & Safety

Washington Heights Woman Found After 1 Month Missing: NYPD

Janet Markoe, 82, was reported missing on Feb. 22.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — An 82-year-old woman was found more than one month after being reported missing in Washington Heights, police said.

Janet Markoe was found safe Friday, police said. The elderly woman was first reported missing on Feb. 22, police said. She was reported missing after disappearing from her West 190th Street home during the early morning hours.

Police did not confirm Markoe's whereabouts during her time missing.

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