The family of an elderly DeWitt County woman with dimentia reporter her missing to authorities Monday and according to DeWitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner indicates they found her unharmed and returned her to her family.

 

 

The power of social media helped bring the woman home safely. Sheriff Shofner says it continues to be an example of the power of social media in getting an urgent message out in a quick manner.

 

 

He points to their networks of law enforcement to be able to communicate with other agencies as additional reasons the situation was resolved without incident. The woman was found in Fulton County and the Sheriff says it was a message they received that allowed them to be aware of the situation.

 

 

Sheriff Shofner says he had a couple deputies who were scheduled to be off stay on for a few extra hours to help and keep social media updated. He is proud of their efforts throughout the night.