UPDATE: Missing person Mary Ann Orsini has been located unharmed in a nearby jurisdiction.
ORIGINAL RELEASE: Howard County police have issued a silver alert and are asking for the public's help to locate an elderly woman from Columbia.
Mary Ann Orsini, 85, was last seen leaving her residence in the 5600 block of Thunder Hill Road at approximately 11:15 a.m. today. Police believe she may have been in the area of Governor Warfield Parkway and Little Patuxent Parkway just after 12 p.m. She did not return home as expected.
Family members and police are concerned for her welfare due to age-related health concerns.
Orsini is described as a white female, approximately four feet 11 inches tall and 185 pounds. She is believed to be driving a maroon 2013 Honda Accord with Maryland plates 4BE2146.
Anyone who sees Orsini or her vehicle should call 911.
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