Portland authorities are currently searching for a missing woman, feared to be in danger, and they are reaching out to the community for help. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has issued an alert stating that Jacqueline Alexander, a 78-year-old black female, has been missing since Sunday afternoon.
According to the PPB, Jacqueline was last seen leaving her home on the 1300 block of Southeast 162nd Avenue in the Centennial Neighborhood between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. yesterday, she suffers from dementia, which elevates concerns for her welfare. She is described as being 5’3” in height and 155lbs, with short braids; her clothing at the time included a brown hooded jacket over a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes, and a photo provided by authorities captures her appearance against a blue background.
Members of the community are urged to keep an eye out and to contact the authorities promptly if they see anyone matching Jacqueline's description. In cases of immediate sightings, the PPB has instructed the public to call 911 directly. For any tips or potentially helpful information that does not require urgent attention, individuals are requested to send an email to [email protected], with a note to include the case number 24-307468 in any correspondence. The full details of the alert and the photo of Jacqueline Alexander can be found on the Portland Police Bureau's official website.
