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Des Moines police locate missing woman Monday night

"Thank you to all who were vigilant and assisted!" Des Moines police said on X.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — UPDATE: 70-year-old Sharon Hicks has been located safe in Altoona. 

Des Moines police say they received a tip that led to Hicks' location. 

"Thank you to all who were vigilant and assisted!" Des Moines police said on X. 

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Original story: 

Des Moines police are asking the public for help locating a missing woman Monday night. 

70-year-old Sharon Hicks was last seen in the 3400 block of East 39th Court in Des Moines at around 8:30 p.m. 

Police say Hicks has "memory challenges" that could impact her ability to find her way home. 

Hicks was last seen wearing a pink robe. She is 5 foot 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. 

If you believe you have seen Hicks, call 911. 

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