UPDATE: Jefferson woman found safe, Silver Alert cancelled

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 6:30am

UPDATE: At 7:03 a.m. Friday, State Police announced “Joyce Benner has been located safely in Waterville by Waterville Police.”

Original post:

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Joyce Benner, 97, of Jefferson, last seen on 6 Tackle Trail in Jefferson. She is described as 5 feet tall, 115 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. She may be driving a distinctive light green 2012 Mazda MZ2 vehicle with license plate 6576MV.

Benner reportedly has memory issues and relatives are concerned she may be lost. If you see her, call the Sheriff’s Office at 882-7332 or 911.