Missing 81-year-old Winnipeg woman found safe, police say

Winnipeg police issued a silver alert for a missing octogenarian Tuesday, but say she’s been found safe.

The 81-year-old was last seen near Tache Avenue and Dollard Boulevard around 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, but as of Wednesday morning had been safely located.

Police said they were concerned for her well-being and reached out to the public for help in finding her.

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