Alamance County woman found safe in Durham

Burlington, N.C. — The Alamance County Sheriff's Office has located a 28-year-old woman almost a week after she went missing.

Genesis Gabriela Zavala was last seen by her parents on Dec. 31 at her residence in southern Alamance County. Deputies believe she left her home shortly after with an unknown male.

Officials said Monday that Zavala was found safe in Durham.

Zavala is 28, 5-foot-2 and 300 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She has a medical condition and deputies are not sure if she is taking her medication.

A Silver Alert was issued by the N.C. Center for Missing Persons.