Woman Reported Missing by Husband After She Was Last Seen at Texas Home, Leaving Without Phone or Car
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11/06/2024 04:11 PM
Police said it was reported that Melonie Ballenger "was last seen at her home" at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3
Wylie Police Department
Melonie BallengerPolice are searching for a missing Texas woman who left home without her phone or vehicle.
At approximately 6:35 a.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 4, Melonie Ballenger was reported missing by her husband, according to the Wylie Police Department.
Upon arriving at their residence in the 100 block of Parkwood Drive, officers learned that Ballenger, 46, was last seen at home at 10 p.m on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Police say that when she left, she did not take her vehicle or phone with her.
"Officers along with the help of investigators, K9 search dogs and a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searched the area for multiple hours but were unable to locate Melonie," police wrote.
In an update on Wednesday, Nov. 6, police said they are "still actively searching" for Ballenger — described as a woman with black hair and brown eyes who is 5'7" and 135 lbs. — and reiterated that it was reported she "was last seen at her home" at 10 p.m. on Sunday.
It is unknown what she was wearing at the time.
"Detectives are continuing to ask residents to check their cameras and contact the Wylie Police Department with any relevant information," they wrote. "We would like to continue to thank our community for the outpouring of support and continue to request that no one conduct a search group on their own."
When contacted by PEOPLE, police said there were no new developments to share.
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In an interview posted by ABC affiliate WFAA on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Ballenger's husband shared a message for his wife.
"If she sees this, I love her. I hope she's safe," he said. "Her daughters are missing her and we want her back. Please, please come home."
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An evening prayer vigil for Ballenger was scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Cross Church and Gateway Community Church, the Wylie News reported.
Anyone with information on Ballenger's whereabouts is asked to contact police at 972-429-8014.
