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Bertha S. Dyer, 68 (Photo: Franklin PD)
Bertha S. Dyer, 68 was reportedly last seen Tuesday around 3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Elementary School in Newark, where she is the principal, according to Franklin Township police. Dyer, a Franklin Township resident, didn't show up for meetings Wednesday.
She was taken to an area hospital after being found in Philadelphia, a law enforcement source also confirmed Friday. Her car was not immediately located.
Details surrounding the case were not immediately clear.
Dyer's sister, Edna Shepherd Randolph, told NJ Advance Media she was located wandering in Philadelphia. Randolph was informed Friday afternoon.
"She has a beautiful personality," Randolph said of her sister. "She's a committed worker. I try to get her to take [days off] and she won't take days."
Family members were waiting to learn more information from detectives.
Somerset County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Jack Bennett said there were no signs of foul play.
The prosecutor's office, Franklin Township and Newark police launched a joint investigation after Dyer was reported missing Wednesday, authorities said.
"I would like to thank all of the agencies involved for their tireless efforts in this case," Franklin Township police Chief Lawrence W. Roberts said in a statement. "I am thankful that Ms. Dyer was found safely and reunited with her family."
Investigators issued a public plea for help from the public to find Dyer Thursday. Police received several tips, but none had checked out, Franklin Township Sgt. Philip Rizzo said earlier on Friday before Dyer was located.
Authorities did not immediately say how Dyer was found or how she ended up in Philadelphia. Police previously said there were no obvious signs of foul play.
Students return to classes in Newark on Tuesday.
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