UPDATE: On November 8th, at approximately 5:15 pm, Melonie was located near Abby Ln and Tyler Trail by a resident. She was found to be severely dehydrated but otherwise in good health. Melonie is currently being reunited with her family and taken to a hospital for treatment.
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At approximately 6:35 a.m. on November 4, 2024, Wylie Police responded to a missing person report from a residence on the 100 block of Parkwood Drive. The caller, reporting his 46-year-old wife Melonie Ballenger missing, last saw her at home around 10 p.m. on November 3. She left without a vehicle or phone.
Wylie officers, investigators, K9 units, and a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searched the area for hours but were unable to locate Melonie. Police are asking residents to review outdoor camera footage from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. to help determine her movements.
Melonie is described as 5’7”, 135 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Pollard at 972-429-8014.
