Arkansas woman missing after traveling to Stone Mountain
Sherry A. Wages. Courtesy of Stone Mountain Police Department
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing Arkansas woman whose trail led investigators to Stone Mountain.
What we know:
Sherry Wages, 72, left her home in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on or around March 18 and later traveled to Georgia, according to the Stone Mountain Police Department.
Police say the last confirmed in-person contact with Wages was May 27 at the Stone Mountain Post Office. She remained in contact with her family for a short time afterward, with her last known text communication taking place June 9.
Her family says Wages normally stays in regular contact with them. Arkansas authorities previously said she may be in the Atlanta area.
Stone Mountain police received the missing-person case Aug. 10 and are now working to determine where Wages went after she was last seen.
What to look for
What you can do:
Wages is described as 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. She has gray hair and hazel eyes.
Police say she may be traveling with a dog described as a Shepherd mix. Her vehicle is described as a small red Nissan.
Authorities have also said Wages has mental health challenges, adding to concerns about her safety.
Anyone with information about Wages' whereabouts is asked to contact the Stone Mountain Police Department at 770-879-4980.