Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood is grappling with the urgent search for Mercedes Vera, an 84-year-old resident who has been missing since Saturday morning. The New York City Police Department released a statement, obtained by PIX11, seeking public help in locating Vera, who was last seen at her residence at 372 Blake Avenue around 9 a.m.
Vera is described as a small-statured Hispanic woman, standing about 4 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 105 pounds. She can be recognized by her white hair and brown eyes. During her last sighting, Vera was wearing a red and brown sweater paired with black Puma sneakers, the details of which were echoed by the BK Reader. The urgency to find Vera is accentuated by her medical condition; she suffers from dementia and bipolar disorder, hence she may be in need of medical attention.
The NYPD's 73rd Precinct has amplified this message and implores anyone with information about Vera's whereabouts to step forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact the 73rd Precinct by calling (800) 577-8477 or, in an immediate situation, to dial 911.
