Silver Alert Issued for Missing 79-Year-Old Woman With Dementia in Mt. Shasta
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 79-year-old woman from Mt. Shasta who has dementia.
Chico Redding, CA, October 4, 2026 —
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 79-year-old woman who was last seen in Mt. Shasta. The alert was initiated due to the woman’s age and a diagnosis of dementia, which authorities say may impair her ability to return safely on her own.
Specific details regarding the woman’s last known whereabouts, the exact date and time she was reported missing, or a description of her physical appearance, clothing, or any vehicle she may be associated with were not immediately available. Authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout for the individual.
Silver Alerts are typically issued by law enforcement agencies to disseminate information quickly about missing elderly, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired individuals who may be in danger. The program is designed to mobilize the public and media to assist in locating these vulnerable individuals.
The police department responsible for issuing the alert has not provided further information regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance or the steps being taken in the search effort. The name of the missing individual has not been publicly released by authorities at this time.
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