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WORCESTER — Worcester police released an updated video and photo Wednesday morning as they continued searching for a 58-year-old woman sought in connection with the death of a man at her residence.
Police said Karen Solomon remains at large and that investigators continue to believe she may be armed. The department urged the public to remain vigilant and contact police with any information about her whereabouts.
Police began searching for Solomon after a man was found dead at her residence. In an alert issued Tuesday, police said Solomon had last been seen on foot walking toward Westcott Street while wearing pajama shorts and a tank top.
Solomon is described as a white woman with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police have not released the identity of the man or additional information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Anyone who sees Solomon or has information about her whereabouts is asked to call Worcester police dispatch at 508-799-8606 or the Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting TIPWPD and a message to 274637.
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