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Medford woman reported missing, possibly in danger of self-harm
The Medford Police Department says that a local woman is missing and may be in danger of harming herself.
47-year-old Jennifer Backes-Allred was reported missing and possibly suicidal on Sunday. She was last seen in the Medford area on Saturday.
“Backes-Allred has made concerning statements regarding wanting to harm herself and is possibly armed with a handgun,” MPD said. “She has multiple medical conditions and we are extremely concerned about her well-being.”
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