Missing Loudoun Woman Safe After Being Located In Chicago: Family

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A Round Hill woman who was reported missing by her family more than a week ago has been located in Chicago and is safe, according to the family. Law enforcement told the family Sunday that Barbara Peters had been found.

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Peters family had been asking for the public's assistance to help locate Peters, 40, who was last seen by family in Loudoun County on July 24. On Aug. 1, the LCSO said its detectives learned that Peters, a mother of three, may have traveled to Chicago after leaving the Maryland area on July 27.

Loudoun detectives said they were working closely with Peters's family to locate her. There was concern for the woman's well-being due to health concerns.

"We do not have very many details at this time, but what we do know is that God has answered our collective prayers," the family said Sunday in a post on a Facebook page created to find Peters. "Law enforcement confirmed with us, this morning, that she has been found safe in Chicago."

The family said its first goal — to confirm Peters' safety and security — has been achieved and now the next objective is to bring her home.

The family said it plans to discontinue daily updates on the Facebook page but will post any significant events leading to Peters' return home. "Some of you may even be called upon to help with ensuring Barbara always knows she has family and friends who love and care about her, and are awaiting her return home," the family said.

"Thank you so much family, friends, and our extended social media family," the family said. "Your diligence to share and post information about my wife has made all the difference."