The Hercules Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman, Irene Cheung, who was last seen wandering in Hercules. According to the department's Facebook post, Cheung has been missing since approximately 11:30 am on Lilac Circle. The police describe her as an active individual with dementia, capable of walking long distances.
Cheung is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 96 pounds. She was last seen wearing the vest and shoes shown in pictures provided by the department. Efforts to track her via an AirTag in her shoe have been in vain, as it reportedly fell out on Lilac Circle. The community is urged to come forward with any sightings of Cheung by contacting (510) 724-1111 or their local police authority.
The situation is particularly pressing because of Cheung's dementia, a condition that could place her at greater risk the longer she remains unaccounted for. The loss of the AirTag device compounds the urgency; it was a digital lifeline meant to help in precisely this type of scenario.
Residents of Hercules and adjacent communities are asked to stay vigilant and report any potential sightings to the police. The Hercules Police Department is committed to leveraging every resource to bring Cheung home safely. In the meantime, the search continues, with the hope that the community's collective effort will yield a swift and safe return for Mrs. Cheung.
