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UPDATE: Delray woman, 80, reported missing found safe in Fort Lauderdale

Barbara Lederberg failed to show up at a relative's home in Boca Raton. Anyone who know of her whereabouts is asked to call Delray Beach police at 561-243-7800.

An 80-year-old Delray Beach woman was reported missing Wednesday was found safe in Fort Lauderdale Thursday, according to city police.

Barbara Lederberg

Barbara Lederberg was last seen leaving her home home at about 1 p.m. Wednesday, police said. She was driving a teal 2004 Ford Thunderbird with Florida tag GTG S36. Delray Beach police said she was found by a police officer in Fort Lauderdale and has been returned to family. 

Lederberg was supposed to go a relative's home in Boca Raton but did not show up, police said. 

Barbera Lederberg was reported missing on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. She was last seen wearing the blouse pictured in this photo. [Photo provided]

Her family told investigators that she has early symptoms of dementia. She was last seen wearing a multi-colored blouse. 

Barbara Lederberg was reported missing on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. She was driving the car pictured in this photo. [Photo provided]

Anyone with information on Lederberg's location is asked to call the Delray Beach Police Department at 561-243-7800.

jwhigham@pbpost.com

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