Multiple U.S. Police Search For At-Risk Missing Older Adults

Multiple police departments across the U.S. are seeking public assistance in locating missing individuals, many of whom are considered at-risk due to age or medical conditions. In Lincoln County, N.C., Sheila Alice Smith, 61, was last seen heading to a house party and is notable for her numerous tattoos. Turlock police in California are searching for 62-year-old Pamela Chaplin, who walks slowly with a limp and lacks her cell phone and medications. The Mitchell Police Department in Indiana is looking for 82-year-old Frank Teague, who has medical issues and may be unaware of his location. In Oregon, police are searching for Lee Ann McNerney, 61, who has cognitive and medical concerns and uses a prosthetic leg. Authorities urge anyone with information about these individuals to contact their respective local police departments immediately.