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Newtown Woman, 81, Found: PD

She was found out-of-state, police said.

(Newtown Police)

Update: Gertrude Hampton was found safe in Ellicott City, Maryland. Newtown officers worked around the clock coordinating with other agencies to find her, said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde, police spokesman

NEWTOWN, CT — Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 81-year-old Newtown woman who was last seen Friday July 26.

Gertrude Hampton is known to become confused when driving, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-426-5841.

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Police believe she is traveling to Pennsylvania and have been working with local authorities there.

There is no indication of any criminal activity in relation to her disappearance.

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