Beloit, WI (KROC-AM News) - There was a happy ending to the search for a missing woman from southern Wisconsin.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued an alert for 71-year-old Dolores Wolfrey in southeastern Minnesota because the Beloit woman stopped in Rushford early Friday to purchase gas at a Kwik Trip store.

She went missing early Thursday morning, and because of some health issues, authorities were concerned for her welfare and feared she had gotten lost.

An update from the BCA Friday afternoon indicates Wolfrey is safe and has been located in Pierce County Wisconsin.

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Beloit, WI (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin are asking residents of southeastern Minnesota for their assistance in locating a missing woman.

71-year-old Dolores Wolfrey of Beloit Wisconsin has been missing since early Thursday morning, and investigators say because of health issues they are concerned for her welfare and believe she may be lost.

Since launching a search, they have determined Wolfrey purchased gasoline at a Kwik Trip in Rushford early Friday.

She is driving a Green 1997 Ford Windstar Minivan with Wisconsin license plate 540SEW. Delores was last seen wearing blue jeans, a burgundy colored shirt and tennis shoes.

If you have seen Delores or know of her whereabouts, please contact the Beloit PD at 608-757-2244 or dial 911.

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