UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

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Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following update announcing that fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones, who was missing, was located and is safe:

May 18, 2025

Update: LOCATED SAFE!

Elizabeth Jones was located safe last night, Saturday May 17th around 5:30 PM.  A community member noticed her in the area of Cumberland Mall, more than seven miles from where she left the day before, and called 911 for assistance.  Special thanks to all who helped spread the word about her both electronically and in person searching and handing out flyers.

Original news story

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release last night:

Fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones is missing and has dementia.  She was reported missing around 8:00 PM this evening.  Working with the Cobb County Police Department Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) she was last seen on camera walking across the intersection of Austell Road and Cochran at 12:51 PM this afternoon.  She was last seen wearing a navy blue top, gray, long sleeve shirt, gray sweatpants, and gray sneakers. If you see her, please contact 911 immediately.  A Mattie’s Call Alert has been requested and should be approved shortly. 

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Elizabeth Jone (photo provided by the Marietta Police Department