The Philadelphia Police Department has issued an alert seeking assistance from the public to help locate 92-year-old Bessie Watson, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered due to her cognitive decline. Watson was last seen by her daughter yesterday, around 2pm at her home located in the 1700 block of Georges Lane. According to the PPD bulletin, she stands at 5 feet tall, weighs about 160 pounds, and was last seen dressed in a yellow thermal shirt, grey sweatpants, and grey slippers with fur trim.
To widely and rapidly disseminate this critical information, authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of Ms. Watson’s whereabouts to immediately contact the Southwest Detective Division. Relatives have described Watson's disappearance as completely out of character, and her cognitive decline intensifies the urgency of her recovery. The Philadelphia Police can be reached at 215-686-3183, or in the event of immediate knowledge of her location, one should not hesitate to call 911.
The Philadelphia Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential circumstances surrounding Watson's disappearance. They continue to thoroughly investigate and ask the community to remain alert. In an effort to maximize the reach of their plea, social media is being utilized to spread Watson's image and last known details.
