Update: Reader Carrie notes that Ms. Joseph has been located; the County press release is here:
4/1/2008
Update: Missing Germantown Woman is Found
Stephanie Lynn Joseph, the missing 44-year-old Germantown woman was found early this morning. She was located in Gettysburg, PA. She had driven to the area and was staying in a local hotel.
The family of Stephanie Joseph and the Montgomery County Police want to thank the members of the media for their assistance in publicizing this critical missing person case.
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Contact: Media Services Division Phone: 240.773.5030
Press release via Connected Communities:
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION
2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294 240-773-5030
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Media Services Division, 240-773-5030
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Germantown Woman
Detectives from the 5th District are seeking the public’s help to locate a 44-year-old woman
who was last seen by her family at approximately 7:45 p.m. on the evening of March 31, at her residence.
Stephanie Lynn Joseph is described as a white female, 5′06″ tall and weighing 240 pounds. She has brown eyes and short brown hair. She has a rose tattoo on her right ankle. She was last seen wearing a long-sleeve striped pink shirt and blue jeans.
Also missing from her residence is a vehicle described as a 2004 Kia Optima four-door sedan, silver in color, with Maryland tags 24273HV. Her direction of travel is not known.
Stephanie Joseph is depressed and has threatened suicide. Her family is concerned for her safety and welfare. Ms. Joseph and her vehicle have been entered into the NCIC under the critical missing criteria.
Anyone who has information about Stephanie Joseph’s whereabouts is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.