State police say missing Indiana County woman found safe in Allegheny County

Brian C. Rittmeyer | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:23 a.m.

Nancy C. Smith, 79, of Dilltown in Indiana County, was reported missing after not returning home from a shopping trip on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

A 79-year-old Indiana County woman who was reported missing Monday evening was found Tuesday in Allegheny County and is safe, state police said.

Relatives reported Nancy C. Smith, 79, of Dilltown, missing when she did not return home from a shopping trip Monday evening, state police said. Trooper Cliff Greenfield said investigators confirmed through video surveillance that Smith made a purchase at Boscov’s in the Johnstown Galleria on Monday at 5 p.m.

Shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, a passerby recognized Smith’s vehicle, a Toyota RAV4, traveling in Allegheny County and contacted 911, police said.

Smith was located with the help of the Ross Township Police Department and was found to be safe.