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Search for woman who threatened to hurt herself and others, Lexington police say

UPDATE: The woman was found, according to the Lexington Police Department.

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A search is underway for a missing woman who could be in danger.

The woman was publicly reported missing by the Lexington Police Department Tuesday. The woman has not been seen since Monday, police said in a news release.

She was last seen leaving a the Lexington home of a friend Monday night, according to the release.

When she left, the woman made statements threatening to harm herself and others, police said.

She is believed to be driving a silver 2022 Mazda 3, according to the release.

Police described the woman as a 5-foot-2, 100-pound woman with brown hair and brown eyes.

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This story was originally published May 18, 2022 at 7:19 AM.

Noah Feit
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