UPDATE: Missing Minneapolis woman found safe

UPDATE: The Minneapolis Police Department reported Tuesday morning that Madiha Heard has been located safe and is receiving the mental health support she needs.

Below is a previous version of the story.


Police in Minneapolis are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.

Minneapolis Police said 36-year-old Madiha Yasmeen Heard was last seen on Nov. 29 at a family member’s home, where she’d been staying. She hasn’t been heard from or seen since then.

She was last seen wearing a blue dress with gray sweatpants and a black/gray letterman’s jacket.

Authorities are concerned for Heard’s well-being, as she’s worked through mental health challenges and may not be on her medication, police said.

Anyone who sees her or knows where she may be is asked to call police at 612-348-2345 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.