~ Springfield Police Department successfully located the missing person, Stephanie Francis, after issuing a public request for assistance. The 32-year-old, who suffers from multiple mental health disorders and was without her medication, was last seen leaving her residence on N. Hilton Avenue at 7:20 p.m. She was described as 5-foot-5 and 238 pounds with brown hair and eyes, as well as scars on her stomach and back. Francis also wears leg braces on both legs. She was wearing a gray shirt, gray leggings, and tennis shoes at the time of her disappearance. Concerns for her wellbeing were raised due to her medical conditions. Anyone with information about Francis' whereabouts were urged to contact 911 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8487) or online at p3tips.com.

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