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Clarkston woman with Alzheimer's who was reported missing found safe

Police said the woman left her home on foot, on Hill Street around 8:40 a.m. on Nov. 7.

CLARKSTON, Ga. — A woman who Clarkston Police said left home days ago and hadn't been seen since has been found safe.

Her son-in-law told 11Alive she was located after some kids saw her walking and then told their parents, who then notified authorities. The woman, who was reportedly missing for five days and four nights, was found on Casa Road.

At the time of her disappearance, police said she wouldn't be able to find her way home without assistance because she has Alzheimer's disease. According to a police report, the woman's daughter filed the report. She told police the two had breakfast together and she went back to sleep. When she woke up, her mother was gone. 

Police said she left without her phone, ID, and wasn't dressed for the cold weather. Police added she speaks Farsi only; she would not understand questions in English.

Now, she has been located. Police said she is currently at the hospital to be examined.

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