Salem police seek missing woman who left behind children, medication

The Salem Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance in locating Priscilla Joann Aldana, a 43-year-old Hispanic woman reported missing on December 23, 2024. She was last seen around 4 p. m. on December 20 near Lancaster Drive and Hagers Grove Road SE. Aldana has black, curly hair, brown eyes, and a slender build, standing approximately 5-foot-8 tall.

Authorities are expressing significant concern for her well-being, especially since she left behind her minor children and lacks essential medication. The Salem Police Department emphasizes the importance of contacting their Tip Line directly to ensure that any leads are sent to the detectives handling the case. Despite community posters urging calls to alternative numbers, the police stress that only the official Tip Line should be used. This case underscores the critical nature of community involvement in locating missing persons and the role of public vigilance in ensuring safety. Anyone with information regarding Aldana’s whereabouts is encouraged to step forward and assist in the search.