SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKING HELP IN LOCATING MISSING WOMAN

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a 51-year-old woman who apparently walked away from a residence she was visiting in Deltona and hasn't been seen since. Relatives noticed Vicki Hansen missing at about 3:40 p.m. Hansen lives in Orange City but was visiting with relatives at 1851 Oak Grove Ave. She rode with others to the house and so is not believed to have driven away and is likely on foot. The family reported Hansen missing to the Sheriff's Office at about 5:40 p.m.

Sheriff’s deputies have been searching from the ground and air, but so far have found no sign of Hansen. Sheriff’s K-9 teams also searched the area. Deputies have checked with local businesses and hospitals and initiated a reverse 911 call to alert residents in the area where Hansen went missing.

Hansen, who suffers from early signs of dementia, is about 4’11”, weighs 95 pounds and has blond hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt with hearts on it, a teal jacket, blue jeans and pink shoes. Anyone who sees Hansen is asked to call 911 immediately.

Update: 11/26/10 - 12:30 p.m.

Missing woman Vicki Hansen was found safe and sound walking about three miles from the Deltona home she had left earlier in the day. A deputy on patrol found Hansen near the intersection of East Normandy Boulevard and Norwood Drive shortly after midnight.