The Gilbert Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Catherine Helen Fredrickson, reported missing early on Monday morning. Fredrickson, a white female with gray hair and brown eyes, stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Last seen at 5285 E. Baseline Road in Gilbert, Arizona, she was wearing a red button-up sweater, polo shirt, and black pants.
Authorities state that Fredrickson was last observed at 2:58 A.M. on May 5, 2025. She left in a silver 2019 Hyundai Sonata with the Arizona license plate PFA9HF, but notably did not take her cellphone or additional clothing. There is a concerning element due to Fredrickson's heart issues and her reported poor sense of direction," Sergeant L. Teruya informed the public.
The Gilbert Police Department asks anyone who might come into contact with Catherine Fredrickson to call 911 immediately. For further information and updates, the public can refer to the Silver alerts Information page provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Fredrickson's disappearance is particularly alarming given her medical condition and the lack of communication tools with her. The investigation is ongoing, and Sergeant L. Teruya #6052 from the Gilbert Police Department is the point of contact for any information regarding her whereabouts, reachable at 480-503-6500.
