Crime & Safety

Missing Woman From Mount Vernon Found Safe: Police

Police have found a missing 77-year-old woman who was last seen on March 23.

Police are seeking a missing woman last seen in Mount Vernon on March 23.
Police are seeking a missing woman last seen in Mount Vernon on March 23. (Fairfax County Police)

UPDATE: Diane Benn has been found safe.

MOUNT VERNON, VA — Fairfax County Police are searching for a missing woman in the Mount Vernon area.

Diane Benn, 77, was last seen at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 23 in the 9500 block of Lynnhall Place in the Yacht Haven area. She is considered endangered due to mental or physical health concerns.

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Benn is described as 5 foot 7 and 145 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. Police believe she may be driving a 2019 red Lexus LS430 with Virginia tags WNY-5110. A clothing description was not available.

Call Fairfax County Police with information at 703-691-2131.

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