Long Island City Woman Goes Missing In The Bronx: NYPD

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — A Long Island City woman has been missing after last being seen in The Bronx, NYPD officials said.

The woman, identified as 68-year-old Joanne Stewart, was last seen at 1225 Gerard Ave. about 11:45 p.m. Thursday, police said.

Police described Stewart as standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and salt and pepper hair.

She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black headscarf, blue jeans, and black boots, the department added.

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