According to police, the missing Wylie woman was brought to safety by a local resident

WYLIE, Texas – The woman who went missing from her Wylie home earlier this week has been found safe.

According to Wyle Police, 46-year-old Melonie Ballenger was found by a resident near Abby Lane and Tyler Trail on Friday around 5:15 p.m.

According to police, Ballenger was severely dehydrated but was otherwise in good health. She is reunited with her family and examined in the hospital.

The authorities had previously said there was no evidence of foul play in her disappearance.

46-year-old Melonie Ballenger was reported missing by her husband on Monday morning. He told police he last saw his wife Sunday evening at their home on Parkwood Drive. He says when he woke up she was gone.

Ballenger left her car, phone and important medications behind.

Police asked for privacy for the family during the reunion. They thanked the public for the search efforts.

Further details were not initially disclosed.