The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is turning to the community to locate 73-year-old Donna Louise Bertiger, an at-risk woman reported missing from Altadena. Bertiger, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, was last seen Wednesday afternoon, at around 1:00 p.m. on the 1700 block of Alta Wood Drive. The sheriff’s office describes her as a White female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

According to an alert issued by the Sheriff's Information Bureau, Bertiger was wearing blue jeans, and blue shoes at the time of her disappearance. Her condition adds to the urgency of the search, with family members expressing deep concern for her safety and well-being. The sheriff's department is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the safe return of Mrs. Bertiger.

The LASD Missing Persons Unit is leading the search efforts and requests that anyone with details regarding Bertiger's whereabouts contact them at (323) 890-5500. Alternatively, tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to "Crime Stoppers" by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by utilising the "P3 Tips" mobile app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or through their website.

Community members are also encouraged, to sign up for "Nixle" alerts to receive the most current information regarding the case and other local updates directly from LASD. To get these urgent text alerts, locals can text their zip code to 888777, though standard text messaging rates may apply depending on their calling plan. The Sheriff's Information Bureau is forwarding all updates on this situation, ensuring that the public remains informed as this search continues.