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Missing 80-year-old Sumter woman found safe

Investigators say Willie Mae Waklatsi went missing Thursday around noon. She returned home Friday morning.

SUMTER, S.C. — The Sumter Police Department says a missing elderly woman has been found safe after she was missing for around 20 hours.

She's 80-year-old Willie Mae Waklatsi.

Investigators say Waklatsi was last seen leaving her home on South Main Street around noon Thursday. 

Friday morning, just after 8 a.m., the Sumter Police Department said Ms. Waklatsi returned home and is safe.

Investigators did not say where she was during the time she was missing.

This is a developing story. Stay with News19 for the latest.

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