Police Say Missing Bethesda Woman Found Safe: UPDATE

BETHESDA, MD — In a Thursday morning update, Montgomery County officials say Carla Bianca Pettinelli has been located and is safe.

(Original post) BETHESDA, MD — Montgomery County Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Bethesda woman whose car was found in Great Falls Park.

Carla Bianca Pettinelli, 69, was last seen at her Bethesda home in the 8000 block of Maple Ridge Road by her home caregiver. According to police, Pettinelli's caregiver reported seeing her between 1 and 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Police describe Pettinelli as a 5-foot-4, 120-pound white female with brown hair. They added she is most likely wearing a black jacket, black hat, black gloves, and glasses.

Pettinelli's family members believe that she could be in the Great Falls Park area, officials said. On Wednesday night, police searched the area and found her abandoned vehicle in the park.

Authorities ask that anyone with information regarding Pettinelli's whereabouts call the Montgomery County Police Department's 24-hour, non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.

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