Update: Local Woman Missing In Snohomish County Found

WOODINVILLE, WA - The King County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that Denise Markel, 55, was found safely in Lake Stevens.

The Kenmore woman was reported missing after disappearing on Jan. 22.

Original story:

Denise Markel, 55, is from Kenmore, and police say she was last seen in the Lake Cassidy area north of Lake Stevens along State Route 9. Markel is described as 5'5", 105 pounds, with blue eyes, and was last wearing a sweater and pajama bottoms.

She was driving a green 2000 Mazda MPV with the license plate ASK8300. The car has a bumper sticker that says "hippie."

Markel's friends and family have established a Facebook page to coordinate search efforts and to collect tips. You can view the page here.

If you've seen Markel or her vehicle, the King County Sheriff's office is asking that you call Investigator Jan Gregory at 206-263-2068, or call the communications center at 206-296-3311.

Image via King County Sheriff's Office