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Community · Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert

The department said Tuesday night she had been located, a little over two hours after it asked the public for help finding her.

By Ryan Belmore · Alexandria, Virginia · 1 min read

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Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert

The department said Tuesday night she had been located, a little over two hours after it asked the public for help finding her.

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By Ryan Belmore

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Published Oct 27, 2026

Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert
Alexandria Police Department headquarters. File photo. (Ryan Belmore/The Alexandria Brief)
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