The Danville Police Department has issued a missing person alert. It is seeking assistance from the community to locate 81-year-old Anna Palma, who suffers from dementia and was last seen early this morning. According to a post on the department's official Facebook page, Palma was spotted walking away from Verde Mesa Drive in Danville at 2 a.m., wearing a floral blouse and carrying a clothing bag.
In the appeal for public aid, Lieutenant Heather Transue was named as the point of contact for any potential leads or queries regarding the search for Ms. Palma. While the police are diligently conducting their search, they stress the urgency of community support in these situations where time is a precious commodity against the ticking clock that dementia imposes on the reality of its sufferers. "Anna was last seen in a floral blouse and was carrying a clothing bag," the department said in their statement, as they engaged both ground officers and the public's vigilance in their efforts to bring her home safely.
Residents of Danville and the neighboring localities are urged to be on the lookout and report any sightings or information that could assist the police in locating Anna Palma at the Danville Police Department at 925-820-2144. Given Anna's medical condition, the situation is treated with the utmost concern, and timely updates are requested to aid in a swift response.
For more detailed information or to contact Lieutenant Heather Transue directly, individuals may call 925-314-3702.
