VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 74-year-old woman, who was reported missing on Sunday, has been found dead, Virginia Beach police told News 3 on Tuesday.
Virginia State Police issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert for Martha Sales on Sunday. She was last seen at 12:08 p.m. on Friday near the 1500 Block of Gum Bridge Road.
According to investigators, the circumstances surrounding Sales’ disappearance posed a credible threat to her health and safety, prompting the statewide alert.
Virginia Beach police say they will continue to investigate. They did not provide further information regarding the discovery of Sales' body.
Authorities urge the public to report any relevant information immediately.
