UPDATE: Missing Wheaton Woman Found, Say Montgomery County Police

UPDATED at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday WHEATON, MD — A Wheaton woman missing since she left home for a walk Monday has been found safe, according to Montgomery County Police on Wednesday afternoon.

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At 1 p.m. Wednesday, police said Geraldine Lonkon Fongong has been located safe and unharmed.

Geraldine Lonkon Fongong, 34, was last seen by family members about 8:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, when she left her Glenallan Avenue home for her regular walk around the neighborhood. Fongong is familiar with public transportation and is known to visit the central business district of downtown Silver Spring.

Fongong is described as an African-American female, 5’ tall and weighing 230 pounds. She has medium length black hair and brown eyes. Fongong was last seen wearing a black jacket, black shoes, and carrying a brown purse.

Police and family members are concerned for Geraldine Fongong’s welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Geraldine Lonkon Fongong is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24 hours). Callers may remain anonymous.

»Photo of Geraldine Fongong, courtesy of Montgomery County Police