Endangered missing adult reported in Urbana

Champaign County authorities are searching for endangered missing adult Ruth Watts, 70, who walked away from her home in Urbana Monday morning. CONTRIBUTED/Ohio Attorney General's Office

Champaign County authorities are searching for endangered missing adult Ruth Watts, 70, who walked away from her home in Urbana Monday morning. CONTRIBUTED/Ohio Attorney General's Office
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Authorities are searching for an endangered missing adult in the Urbana area.

Ruth Watts, 70, walked away from her home on East Court Street at 6:30 a.m., according to a press release. She is white, 5′6″, 140 lbs, and has brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded coat, black shorts and a yellow or red top with no shoes.

Law enforcement is concerned for Watts’ safety, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

If anyone spots Watts, they should call 911.

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