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Missing Burlington woman with Alzheimer’s found

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Halton Regional Police Service

Halton police say an 88-year-old Burlington woman with Alzheimer’s disease has been located thanks to a tip from the public.

Doris Zielke was reported missing on Tuesday morning.

Police said at the time that she had a history of wandering away from her residence in South Burlington.

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Doris Zielke was spotted walking near a backyard on Barons Court on Tuesday afternoon by a resident in the area who then contacted police.

She is said to be in good health but is being examined by medical staff due to prolonged heat exposure.

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