Federal Way Police issued a statement late Tuesday night indicating that Maria Lopez-De-Guardado was found and returned home to her family unharmed.

According to police, Guardado, who was missing for more than 24 hours, was found at a friend's residence in the same mobile home park in which she lives.

The woman told officers that she didn't know anyone was looking for her.

Here is the original story about this missing person:

On January 12, the Federal Way Police Department received information regarding a missing person, last seen at her home at approximately 3 p.m.__Maria Lopez-De-Guardado, a 77-year-old Hispanic female, was reported missing by her family who lives with her.__She was last seen at her home, which is located near 3001 South 288th Street, when her family realized Maria had wandered away. Lopez-De-Guardado was last seen walking towards the area of 28900 Military Rd South by neighbors a short time after her disappearance.__Federal Way Officers conducted an extensive area check with the assistance from a Normandy Park PD bloodhound, but the search met with negative results.__Here is the information for this person:__Name: Maria Lopez-De-Guardado

Age: 77 Years Old__Eyes: Brown__Hair: Grey; long__Height: 4' 10"

Weight: 113 lbs__Last Seen Wearing: Blue sweater, light blue dress, black knee high boots.__Health Issues: Mental health issues; no medication taken __The Federal Way Police Department is asking anyone who may know the whereabouts of Maria Lopez-De-Guardado or has information pertaining to this case to please contact the Federal Way Police by dialing 9-1-1.