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Kansas City police locate 35-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday

Ashley Woods, 35, was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of East 50th Terrace. Police are asking the public’s help in finding her.
Ashley Woods, 35, was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of East 50th Terrace. Police are asking the public’s help in finding her.

Update: Kansas City police said Thursday evening that Ashley Woods was found safe.

Kansas City police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 35-year-old woman with a medical condition requiring medication.

Ashley Woods, 35, was last seen getting into a silver sedan at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 4400 block of East 50th Terrace, according to Capt. Leslie Foreman, a spokeswoman with the Kansas City Police Department.

She was leaving an appointment and recently had a significant medical operation, Foreman said. Woods has a medical condition that requires medication and her family is concerned about her well-being.

Authorities say she was last seen wearing white pants and a black tank top. Her hair was in purple braids.

Officers are asking anyone who knows of Woods’ whereabouts to contact Kansas City police at 816-234-5220.

This story was originally published August 4, 2022 at 1:10 PM.

Matti Gellman
The Kansas City Star
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