Virginia woman missing after leaving home early friday

Earlysville woman missing since Friday morning last seen leaving home in white Volvo

Earlysville, VA – Authorities in Albemarle County are searching for a 43-year-old woman who has not been seen since early Friday morning after reportedly leaving her home in the 900 block of Quail Ridge Circle.

Ashley Watkins was last seen around 5:30 a.m. and may be traveling in a 2020 white Volvo sedan with a Virginia Tech license plate reading TZ1768, according to the Albemarle County Police Department.

Watkins is described as a White female, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 280 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Officials have not provided details on her direction of travel or destination.

Police are asking anyone who sees Watkins or her vehicle to contact the Albemarle County Police Department at 434-977-9041. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000 or via email at Crimestoppers@albemarle.org.

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Key Points

Ashley Watkins, 43, was last seen around 5:30 a.m. Friday in Earlysville
She may be driving a 2020 white Volvo sedan with VA Tech plate TZ1768
Public is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers with information

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