STURBRIDGE — Elisa Barone, the 29-year-old woman who was reported missing in Sturbridge, has been found safe, according to authorities.
Barone, who was last seen near #2 Champeaux Road and was known to enjoy walking the trail around the Champeaux Road fishing area, was located after a coordinated search effort.
The search involved members of the Sturbridge Police Department, Sturbridge Fire Department, Charlton Police, and State Police, who scoured the area following her disappearance.
Standing 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 225 pounds, Barone was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and grey sweatpants.
Concerns grew when she did not return from her walk along Brookfield Road (Route 148) northbound, prompting the police to ask the public for assistance.
The Sturbridge Police Department had entered Barone as a missing person and issued a public appeal for help in locating her.
The Sturbridge Police Department did not disclose details of Barone’s condition upon being found or where she was located but confirmed that she was unharmed.
