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FOUND: 77-year-old woman last seen in SW Houston

Authorities said she went missing Wednesday afternoon. She was found the next day.
Credit: KHOU

HOUSTON — A missing woman who was last seen in southwest Houston has been found, police say.

Before she was located, the 77-year-old was seen Wednesday around 12 p.m.

KHOU 11 has removed the name and photo of the woman from this story now that she's been located.

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Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.

The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost. 

SEE ALSO: Houston Missing Persons Day on Saturday keeps cold cases alive

From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help. 

There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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