Yesterday, the Pleasanton Police Department issued a MISSING PERSON ALERT for 71-year-old Kristine Alikhan. Alikhan, who suffers from a medical condition, has been deemed at risk, sparking immediate action within the community to locate her.
According to a report by the Pleasanton Police Department, Alikhan was last spotted at the helm of a gray Ford Escape, registered under the plate number POUDIE. The Pleasanton community along with neighboring areas have since conducted vigilant searches for the senior, mobilizing groups of volunteers to actively utilize social media as a tool, in the search efforts.
⚠️ MISSING PERSON ALERT ⚠️ We're searching for 71-year-old Kristine Alikhan, who was reported missing earlier today. Kristine is considered at risk due to a medical condition. She was last seen driving a gray Ford Escape Lic/POUDIE. Please call 925-931-5100 if seen. pic.twitter.com/90xXdamWZH
— Pleasanton PD (@pleasantonpd) October 15, 2023
Given her undisclosed medical condition, the need to locate her swiftly is extremely critical. An increase in awareness surrounding her health has played a key role in galvanizing the community and authorities to devote resources to her search.
The Pleasanton Police Department mentions the scope of the search for Alikhan has spread beyond Pleasanton, with assistance from both local and regional law enforcement agencies. Notably, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) stands at the ready to aid in the intensifying situation, should it be required.
The Pleasanton Police Department urges the public to report any information regarding Alikhan or her gray Ford Escape with the license plate POUDIE by calling 925-931-5100, emphasizing the urgency of the situation given the at-risk nature of Kristine due to her medical condition, for every second counts in missing persons cases.
