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Broward County Deputies Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Elderly Woman With Dementia in Tamarac

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Published on December 31, 2023
Broward County Deputies Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Elderly Woman With Dementia in TamaracSource: Broward Sheriff's Office

Broward County deputies are on the lookout, for an 81-year-old woman with dementia reported missing in Tamarac, Florida. A call for the public's assistance was issued after Linda Self was last seen on the morning of December 30.

According to a report from Local10, Self vanished near the 10800 block of West Clairmont Circle and hasn't been seen since around 9 a.m. that Saturday. The woman stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has brown hair, and green eyes, and her last known attire included a blue and white striped blouse with dark pants.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is leading the search, with their Missing Persons Unit in relentless pursuit of answers. “Anyone with information on her whereabouts or who thinks they may have seen her is urged to contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship,” the sheriff's office stated, in a plea for community vigilance.

Worries are heightened considering Self's medical condition. Her family confirmed she suffers from dementia, adding a layer of urgency to the ongoing search efforts. Anyone with details that could aid in locating Self is encouraged to call Detective Blankenship directly at 954-321-4268 or to dial the BSO non-emergency number 954-764-HELP (4357), as per Tamarac Talk.

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