Recovered/Located TX - Suspicious Person/Possible Endangered, Decatur/Bridgeport area of Wise County TX, 9 April 2019

[PommyMommy]

‘Mystery woman’ who asked for help on video in Wise County found safe
The Wise County Sheriff’s Office has found a “mystery woman” who was seen asking for help on a home security camera and determined she is “safe and sound,” authorities said Friday.

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On Friday morning, a 36-year-old woman called the Sheriff’s Office and said she was the person on the video. Deputies met with the woman and verified her statement and that she was safe.

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“The concern for this person’s welfare by the citizens is greatly appreciated,” the Sheriff’s Office said on its Facebook page.

 

[PommyMommy]

Mystery woman located safe and sound, sheriff says | WCMessenger.com
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Two investigators were sent to the woman’s home in the Metroplex to meet with her. Akin said evidence suggests she is the person they have been looking for.

The circumstances of exactly what led to the 36-year-old woman asking for help are still being investigated, Akin said.

“She is alleging she was the victim of a domestic dispute, and she wanted to get away,” the sheriff said. “She said she called a friend who came and picked her up.”

The sheriff’s office did not reveal her identity or the town where she lives, pending further investigation.

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[LadyL]

Mystery woman seen asking for help in Wise County found 'safe and well'
A woman seen on surveillance video asking for help outside of a Wise County home has been found "safe and well" and identified, authorities said Friday.

The woman, 36, called the Wise County sheriff's department dispatch line about 11 a.m. Friday, saying she was the person seen and heard on the video, according to a new release from the sheriff's department.

Investigators traveled to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and met with the woman, confirming she was the same person on the video.

Authorities are not yet releasing her name, and more information about the case hasn't been released.

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36!!!

so much for young girl and 15-25 estimates (I guessed about 25 too)

glad she is safe

 

[GraceG]

Not trying to make a case or promote a theory, just threw another possibility out there. I, as a homeowner, would have been leary about opening the door. If I was trying to promote a theory, I would answer your question by saying "to play the part" so someone would open the door. I for one, hope that she was not someone in deep trouble AND was not someone fronting a home invasion. I hope she was someone who temporarily was frightened by a perceived threat and that she is okay somewhere.

In Chicago, there have been a number of home invasions with people claiming they need "help" only to have an accomplice rush the door. If that occurred, I would tell the person to hide while I call 911. I do NOT open the door to strangers even if they have some ID around their neck and are carrying a clipboard (a common ruse in home invasions). If they say they are from the Cable company, CALL the cable company to see if someone has actually been sent.

 

[PommyMommy]

36!!!

so much for young girl and 15-25 estimates (I guessed about 25 too)

glad she is safe

And, their first estimate prior to talking to the motorist/witness, was 12 - 14!
MOO

 

[flute4peace]

And, their first estimate prior to talking to the motorist/witness, was 12 - 14!
MOO

I’m 47 but fit in the average 12 yr old category on the pediatric growth chart. If I was seen on a video like that I would definitely be mistaken for a child ( I am a lot anyway).

 

[insearchoflight]

Welp there goes any age frame estimate believability.

Glad she is safe

 

[Owutatangledweb]

Glad she is safe! Logical explanation. I'm impressed she called in to report that it was her. Only an older person would do that. IMO! I guess we all learned a lesson about age range!

 

[Owutatangledweb]

In Chicago, there have been a number of home invasions with people claiming they need "help" only to have an accomplice rush the door. If that occurred, I would tell the person to hide while I call 911. I do NOT open the door to strangers even if they have some ID around their neck and are carrying a clipboard (a common ruse in home invasions). If they say they are from the Cable company, CALL the cable company to see if someone has actually been sent.

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