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Husband speaks out after wife leaves home without phone or car, says he woke up and she wasn’t there

Husband speaks out after wife leaves home without phone or car, says he woke up and she wasn’t there

Melonie Ballenger was last seen at her home around 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, police confirm to PEOPLE.

Melonie Ballenger of the Wylie Police Department.Melonie Ballenger of the Wylie Police Department.

Wylie Police Department

Melonie Ballenger.

Husband a. 46-year-old woman missingwho left her Texas home without a phone or car is speaking out as search efforts continue.

Meloni Ballenger’s husband Daniel reported Meloni missing around 6:35 a.m. local time on Monday, November 4, formerly the Wylie Police Department. says a Facebook post.

Daniel told CBS branch KTVT that he and Melonie went to bed on Sunday, November 3, but when he woke up that morning, she was gone. “She left with nothing,” he said.

When police were contacted on Thursday, November 7, they said they could confirm she was last seen at her home at around 10pm on Sunday.

Conversation with ABC affiliate WFAADaniel said both he and their daughters tried to find her, but when they couldn’t, he called the police.

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Police previously reported that Meloni left home without her phone or car, but Daniel told the outlet that she also left without her wallet, money or necessary medications.

According to her husband, she was scheduled for heart surgery, and family members told the publication that she stayed home on Sunday because she felt ill.

KTVT reported that authorities had already searched wooded areas, ponds and neighborhoods near the family’s home but had not found her.

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On Thursday, November 7, Sgt. Donald English tells PEOPLE that the Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (CLEAR) alert and is “still searching various locations and following up on tips.”

Police said in the update On Thursday, November 7, authorities are “asking residents to review surveillance video for Meloni’s appearance.”

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“Wylie Police would like to thank the community for its support in the search for Meloni,” the department added. “There have been many requests for help in the search, but at this time we are not asking for any help.”

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As search efforts continue, Daniel said he wants his wife to know her family just wants her to come home.

“I love her. I hope she’s safe,” he told WFAA. “Her daughters miss her and we just want her back. Please come home.”

Anyone with information on Meloni’s whereabouts is asked to contact police at 972-429-8014.