Missing 65-year-old woman in Irving found safe
IRVING, Texas - Irving police found a missing 65-year-old woman with early dementia thanks to tips from the public.
What we know:
Police said they got multiple calls from people who believed they'd seen the missing woman.
Officers located that person around 9:30 p.m. and were able to confirm her identity. She was evaluated by paramedics and safely reunited with family members.
What they're saying:
"We sincerely appreciate the community’s help in sharing information and assisting us in bringing her home safely," Irving police said in a news release.
The backstory:
The missing woman was last seen around 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday in a parking lot in the 700 block of Lake Carolyn Parkway, which is near apartments and retail space in Los Colinas.
The 65-year-old white female was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 170 pounds.
She was wearing blue Hoka shoes, light blue shorts, and a gray sweatshirt at the time. She also usually wears eyeglasses.
Police were concerned about her safety because she has been diagnosed with early dementia.
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What we don't know:
Police did not release any information about where the missing woman was found.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Irving Police Department.