Police in Burlington, Ont. are continuing to search for an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease who has been missing for more than three days.
Helen Robertson, 79, went missing from her home on Millcroft Park Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents have been told to expect a heavy police presence in that area Friday evening and are asked to check their properties, outdoor buildings and sheds.
Police believe she was wearing a red, long-sleeved collared shirt and non-matching running shoes; a white-and-blue Nike high top and a white-and-silver Reebok.
Investigators said she is known to walk long distances and they are concerned with the amount of time she has been missing in hot, humid weather.
An extensive ground search and aerial search were conducted with the help of the Durham Regional Police Service helicopter, but Robertson has still not been found.
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Robertson is described by police as white, standing 5’2″, 110 pounds, with white collar-length hair, a slim build and glasses.
Members of the public are asked to continue to keep an eye out for Robertson and immediately report any sightings to the police at 905-825-4747, extension 2305.
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