KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The woman who left the hospital around mid-April has been found, according to the Morristown Police Department.
Investigators were searching for Chastity Marie Lucas, 33, after she reportedly left a hospital in Morristown against medical advice and has been missing since April 19.
Police said she was not seen or heard from by her family since then. A press release added that investigators and her family are concerned for her safety.
Morristown Police stated on April 30, that “Ms. Lucas was located this morning and is safe. Thank you for your help.”
Authorities say nearly 400 people go missing in Tennessee each year. That’s five people for every 100,000. Check this list of people missing from East Tennessee to see if you can help locate someone.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated.
