Authorities are seeking the public's aid in locating a 73-year-old woman named Alba Salmeron, who has been reported missing from the Overtown neighborhood in Miami. Salmeron was described as standing at 5 feet, 2 inches and weighing approximately 97 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. Her last known outfit included a red floral dress, a blue turban, and black sandals, according to reports from WSVN.
Concerns for her safety have heightened, as the elderly often are particularly vulnerable when missing, especially under the harsh sun of Miami known for its unforgiving heat. In their plea, the Miami Police Department echoed these concerns and shared images of Salmeron on social media, warmly dressed in a blue turban and a red floral dress, providing a vivid testament to her unaccounted-for presence. The post from the Miami PD's official Twitter account implored: "We need assistance locating 73-year-old Alba Salmeron who’s reported missing from the Overtown area. She is 5’02”, 97lbs., and was wearing a red floral dress and blue turban." These details can be found on the department's post on X.
MISSING PERSON: We need assistance locating 73-year-old Alba Salmeron who’s reported missing from the Overtown area. She is 5’02”, 97lbs., and was wearing a red floral dress and blue turban. If you have information on her whereabout, please call 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111. MV pic.twitter.com/YpHd6lLiTC
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) May 16, 2025
The Miami-Dade Police Department is actively involved in the search and is currently reviewing all potential leads and available evidence. It is an ongoing investigation, and officers are engaged in combing through the area, canvassing for information and utilizing resources like dogs and drones in their efforts to find Salmeron.
Community members with information that may aid in locating Salmeron are being asked to step forward. Gratuitous worries holding sway over the neighborhood as the search continues, everyone hopes for her safe return. If anyone has information about her whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade Police at either 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.
