The missing person at risk, Theresa Samatua, was located today, per the La Mesa Police Department.
Earlier, the La Mesa Police Department was actively searching for Theresa Samatua, who was last seen on Sunday afternoon. Samatua, aged 70, suffers from dementia and walked away from her relative's residence in La Mesa's 4500 block of Acacia Avenue around 12:45 PM on January 28, as per the police department's report.
Authorities are concerned for her well-being due to her medical condition. The public was asked to watch for Samatua, which uses public transportation frequently. When last seen, she was wearing a light cheetah print sweater, blue/grey sweatpants, grey shoes, and may be carrying a black satchel.
The police have called for assistance to the public, urging anyone with information on Samatua's whereabouts to come forward. The department emphasized the urgency in locating her due to her vulnerability. The case has sparked an immediate reaction from the La Mesa community, with many citizens sharing the information and joining the search efforts.
Those who believe they might have spotted Samatua are instructed not to hesitate and immediately contact the La Mesa Police Department at 619-667-1400 or call 9-1-1. Concerned community members can also review the details in a post on the police department's official Facebook page.
