The Lakewood Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 68 year old female.
“At approximately 1pm this afternoon, Helen McPherson was last seen leaving her John Street apartment building before driving off in her gold-colored 2008 Nissan Vera bearing NJ registration WNR-80U,” Detective Sergeant Greg Staffordsmith says.
According to family members, Ms. McPherson has early stages of Alzheimer’s and did not have any known appointments or destination.
She was last seen by neighbors, wearing a black knit hat, dark colored slacks, black sneakers and a black coat.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200.
UPDATE: 12:30 AM FROM LPD:
We are pleased to announce that Helen McPherson has been located.
Moments ago an Officer from Magnolia Township, located in Camden County NJ, observed a 2008 Nissan Vera traveling down the road without its headlights on.
Upon conducting a motor vehicle stop, the elderly female driver appeared to be confused. A check of the NCIC system by the Officer revealed that operator, Helen McPherson was listed as Missing Endangered.
At the time of this release both the Magnolia and Lakewood Police Departments are coordinating efforts to reunite Ms. McPherson with her family.
Thank you again for your assistance.”
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We are all relieved that this ended in the way that it did. We send our best wishes to Helen and her family.
Happy for her safe return home and job well done to the officers!!
Thank G-d she was found unharmed.