Missing 29-year-old Southfield woman found safe, police say

Published September 19, 2026 12:23 PM EDT

A published author who had not been seen in several days was found safe Saturday, Southfield police said.

What we know:

Christian Cook, 29, was found at an area hospital and is receiving medical care, police confirmed.

The backstory:

Cook went missing Sunday after going for a walk near 11 Mile and Inkster roads.

Southfield firefighters, Oakland County sheriff’s deputies and other agencies searched the area, including with canines. Authorities also tracked a scent near the Rouge River.

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Search continues for missing Southfield woman who was last seen days ago

It was another day of searching for a missing woman from Southfield who went for a walk near 11 Mile and Inkster on Sunday and has not been seen since.

What they're saying:

Cook’s family said she has mental health challenges and left without medication or identification.

"We appreciate the assistance of the community and everyone who helped share information during the search," Southfield police said in a statement.

The Source: Information for this story came from previous reporting and the Southfield Police Department.

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