80-year-old woman found in Ashland following search

ASHLAND, Va. -- This is an updated story. The original can be found down below.

Ashland Police say they have found 80-year-old Marie Horton.

The police department tells CBS 6 that Horton was found safe at 9:00 a.m. Monday morning following a weekend search.

Investigators thank the community for their help in searching.

Original story as follows:

Police are asking neighbors to check storage rooms, sheds and any other spots where someone might seek shelter as an 80-year-old woman last seen Saturday in Ashland remains missing.
Marie Horton was last seen in the 400 block of South Washington Highway (Route 1), which is not far from the Advance Auto Parts and the GMC dealership, at 3:30 p.m., according to Ashland Police. She was reported missing at 3:40 p.m., police said.

Police described Horton as a white female, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 133 pounds. She has blue eyes and gray hair.

The 80-year-old was last seen wearing an orange and purple top and black pants.

Ashland Police

Officials said Horton has a breast cancer survivor ribbon tattoo on her left arm and a Tasmanian devil tattoo on her right arm.

"At this point in the investigation no foul play is suspected; however, Horton’s family and the Ashland Police are concerned for her well-being," police said.

If you have information about Horton’s whereabouts, call the Ashland Police Department at 804-365-6140.

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story listed Horton as 70 years old and weighing 170 pounds. Police clarified on Sunday morning that she was 80 and weighed 133 pounds.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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