Authorities have successfully located Sharon Figueroa, a New Castle woman who had been reported missing. The Gold Alert that was previously issued for her disappearance has now been called off.

A New Castle woman who had been the subject of a missing person search has been found safe, according to local authorities.
Sharon Figueroa, who prompted officials to issue a Gold Alert when she disappeared, has been successfully located. Law enforcement has confirmed that the alert system activation has been discontinued following her safe recovery.
Gold Alerts are typically issued for missing adults who may be in danger due to age, health conditions, or other circumstances that could put them at risk.
No additional details about the circumstances of Figueroa’s disappearance or the conditions under which she was found have been released at this time.
Source: https://nccpdnews.com/2026/01/07/gold-alert-canceled-for-missing-new-castle-woman-sharon-figueroa/
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