Missing Wylie woman found safe by local resident, police say

WYLIE, Texas - The woman who went missing earlier this week from her home in Wylie has been found safe.

Wylie police say 46-year-old Melonie Ballenger was found near Abby Lane and Tyler Trail by a local resident around 5:15 p.m. Friday.

Police say Ballenger was severely dehydrated but otherwise in good health. She is being reunited with her family and is being checked out at the hospital.

Earlier in the day, the department said there is no evidence of foul play in her disappearance.

46-year-old Melonie Ballenger was reported missing by her husband on Monday morning. He told told police he last saw his wife on Sunday night at their home on Parkwood Drive. He says when he woke up she was gone.

Ballenger left behind her car, phone and critical medication.

Police asked for privacy for the family as they reunite. They thanked the public for the search efforts.

No other details were immediately released.