(Indianola, IA) — Sheriff’s officials in Warren County, Friday afternoon, reported a woman who had been missing earlier in the week, and whose abandoned vehicle was found in Ringgold County, was found alive and safe. 78-year-old Cheryl Anderson was located in rural Ringgold County, and was being evaluated and treated by medical personnel, Friday.

Anderson, who has Alzheimer’s, went missing on Tuesday after leaving her residence in Cumming. Investigators said her vehicle was found stuck near an intersection in rural Ringgold County Wednesday night, but she was not found at that point. Multiple agencies assisted with the search throughout Thursday and Friday.

Authorities thank everyone who was involved in the search for Cheryl Anderson.