LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Missing person Shirley Scott has been located safe and returned home, according to St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The 68-year-old woman who was the subject of a “Be On the Lookout” alert has been found in good condition.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office issued an advisory Sunday confirming that Scott has been located and safely returned to her residence. The missing person case that prompted the BOLO alert has been resolved successfully.
Scott had been missing from Lexington Park and was last seen wearing jean shorts and a white t-shirt with black lettering. The sheriff’s office had requested public assistance in locating the 68-year-old woman.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the public for their help in the investigation. No additional details about the circumstances of Scott’s disappearance or recovery have been released.
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. September 14, 2025 4:51 pm EDT— Law enforcement has issued a “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) alert for missing person Shirley Scott, a 68-year-old Black female last seen in Lexington Park. Scott was wearing jean shorts and a white t-shirt with black lettering when she disappeared.
Authorities have not released details about when Scott was last seen or the specific circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The BOLO advisory indicates law enforcement is actively seeking public assistance in locating the missing woman.
Anyone who sees Shirley Scott or has information about her whereabouts should contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office immediately. When reporting sightings, witnesses should reference the physical description and clothing details provided in the BOLO alert.
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