Photo: Cameron Wilkinson outside the HRPS Headquarters
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says that 70-year-old Maria Mendoza De Sanchez of Oakville has been located.
She is safe, according to reports.
All photos of her have been removed at the request of the HRPS.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE (Published Tuesday, March 8th at 1:19 p.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for a missing woman in Oakville.
70-year-old Maria Mendoza De Sanchez of Oakville was last seen at roughly 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8th in the area of Southview Road and Pineland Avenue in Oakville. Maria is on foot and frequents the Kerr Street area of Oakville.
She is described as 4’11” tall with an average build and grey hair. She is likely carrying a purse or plastic bag with her.
Maria is vulnerable and may not be dressed for the weather. Police and family are concerned for her well-being. Expect a heavy police presence in the area while a search is conducted.
Residents in the area are asked to pay special attention and contact police if they see anyone matching her description. Anyone with information about Maria or her possible location is asked to contact police through 9-1-1 or via the non-emergency line at 905 825 4777.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
A person can be reported missing at any time – there is no 24 hour waiting period. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the Halton Regional Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 905-825-4777.
