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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department issued a Purple Alert early Sunday morning for a woman they said might be in danger.
Samantha Jackson is 5 feet 10 inches, roughly 230 lbs., and was last seen the evening of Saturday, Oct. 3.
TPD said her last known location was near 8400 Rio Bravo Court in Tampa.
She left the area driving a white Hyundai Sonata with the Florida tag SKAJ31.
The police department said Jackson made statements to family and loved ones that left them concerned for her well-being.
Anyone who sees Jackson or has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact TPD at 813-231-6130.
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