Thursday, the Inyo Sheriffs Department started a search for a missing Bishop woman, 70 year old Saraya Van Holt. The woman has now been found alive and apparently well.

It was reported that Van Holt was last seen at her home on Line Street on Saturday. Both Van Holt and her vehicle were missing. Sheriffs Deputies started to search for her white Dodge van. A highway Patrol Helicopter was also brought in to search.

Sgt. Jeff Hollowell reports that Van Holt was found just before 6:30 Thursday night. The detective says that Van Holt was unaware that she had been reported missing.