A missing person alert was issued in Val-d'Oise after an 85-year-old woman, Marie Chognard, failed to return home following a shopping trip. The local police launched the alert on Friday, September 18, after she did not come back by lunchtime on Tuesday, September 15, when she left her home around 9 a.m. Authorities described Marie Chognard as an elderly woman with a history of suicidal tendencies, and noted that she is stocky, with medium-length blonde hair and blue eyes. However, the police have not provided any specific identifying features or details about her clothing, likely to avoid complicating the search or giving out unnecessary information. The alert was widely shared on social media, with the national police encouraging internet users to help spread the word and assist in locating the woman. The authorities are appealing to the public for any information that might lead to her safe return. If anyone has information about Marie Chognard’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Herblay police station during the week at 01.70.29.82.15 or the Cergy police station on weekends at 01.34.43.17.17. Alternatively, they can call the general emergency number 17. The police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to help locate the missing woman. This case has drawn attention from both local residents and the broader community, highlighting the importance of public assistance in such situations. The police remain hopeful that the public's support will lead to a swift resolution.