Missing woman found in Danbury porta potty

Danbury police.
Danbury police.(WFSB)
Published: Nov. 30, 2023 at 6:33 AM EST

DANBURY, CT (WFSB) - A woman reported missing to Danbury police was found unharmed, but cold in a porta potty in the city.

Police said they relentlessly searched alongside members of the Danbury Fire Department for the woman.

She was found in the porta potty on Miry Brook Road on Wednesday just before noon. Though not hurt, they said she suffered from exposure to the weather.

“It appears she had spent the night and was lying on the floor of the portajohn when police officers found her,” said Det. Capt. Mark Williams, Danbury police. “With subzero temperatures during the overnight, we are pleased that she is still with us.”

No other details were released.