Critically missing Milwaukee woman found safe

Published April 29, 2026 6:56 PM CDT

UPDATE: The Milwaukee Police Department says Marquetta Richardson has been located and is safe.

The original missing persons notice is available below. 

The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a critically missing woman last seen on Wednesday, April 29.

What we know:

Police say Marquetta Richardson is a 37-year-old Black woman, about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 240 pounds.

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She was last seen around 4:30 p.m. near 76th and Vienna, wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jogging pants and multicolored shoes.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call MPD District 7 at 414-935-7272.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department provided information.

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