A Lake Havasu City resident, 72-year-old Deborah Dexter, who had been reported missing since November 15, was found by a U.S. Border Patrol agent on November 18 near Desert Center, California. Dexter, known to suffer from dementia-related memory issues, was reported missing after she failed to return from a grocery store visit in her hometown, according to Lake Havasu City.
The Lake Havasu City Police responded to the report on November 17 at around 5:28 p.m. in the 400 block of Rolling Hills Drive. A vehicle associated with Dexter, a gray 2006 Ford F-150 with the Arizona license plate AJA4330, was last spotted on November 15 around 2:30 p.m. in Quartzsite, as per the police statement. The tips received and the community's help in sharing the information on social media were acknowledged by the police department for aiding in the resolution of this case.
Upon her discovery, Dexter was found in good health but was precautionarily transported to Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe, California. "The Lake Havasu City Police Department extends its gratitude to the community for sharing this information on social media and the numerous tips received, which contributed to a positive outcome," said Sergeant Kyle Ridgway, as stated by Lake Havasu City.
