Crime & Safety

Missing Chelmsford Woman Found Safe

An elderly Chelmsford woman went missing Thursday after shopping at Market Basket, according to police.

CHELMSFORD, MA — An elderly Chelmsford woman who went missing Thursday was later found safe, according to police. The woman, who suffers from dementia, went missing after shopping at the Market Basket on Chelmsford Street around 4:30 p.m. She was found safe about two hours later.

Chelmsford police posted an alert of their social media channels as they looked for her.

"Thank you everyone for your help," police said in a statement.

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