Texas Woman, Who Left Home Without Phone or Car, Found Safe but 'Severely Dehydrated': Police

Mar. 15, 2025

Melonie Ballenger.Photo:Wylie Police Department

Wylie Police Department

Melonie Ballenger, the Texas woman who disappeared from her home without her phone or car, has been found safe, according to authorities.

Police said that a resident found Melonie “severely dehydrated but otherwise in good health.” She was then “taken to a hospital for treatment” and was “being reunited with her family,” according to authorities.

“We want to thank everyone who worked day and night trying to find her. Please respect the privacy of the family as they reunite with their loved one,” police wrote in their statement, adding that the investigation into her disappearance is still ongoing.

On Nov. 7, Wylie Sgt. Donald English told PEOPLE that the Texas Department of Public Safety had issued a Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (CLEAR) Alert and was “searching various locations and following up on tips” for Melonie.

He added that authorities went through footage from several Ring cameras while attempting to retrace Melonie’s steps.

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A prayer vigil for Melonie was held at Gateway Community Church on Tuesday, Nov. 5, according toWylie News.

“I think she’s been kind of surprised how many people are here, but I think she’d have been moved,” Daniel told WFFA at the time. “I’ve probably gone through a month’s worth of emotions in the last day and a half — a lot of crying, a lot of praying."

source: people.com