LOCATED: Concern for Critically Missing Arlington Woman

Published on December 29, 2021

UPDATE (December 29, 2021 at 8:45 a.m.): Ms. Smith has been safely located. 

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a critically missing Arlington woman. Ms. Mary Francis Smith, was last seen at approximately 8:30 p.m. on December 28 in the 1100 block of S. Arlington Ridge Road.

Ms. Smith is described as a White female, 89 years old, 5’4”, with short, dark hair, wearing a grey and blue striped shirt, grey jeans, and maroon leather boots. She is considered critically missing due to mental and/or physical health concerns.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222 or
9-1-1 in an emergency.