Relief spread through the Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul as 89-year-old Hyacinth Findlator, reported missing since June 4, was found safe on Monday afternoon. The community's concern was palpable after the Saint Paul Police Department issued an urgent plea over social media, asking for assistance in locating the endangered senior, who suffers from dementia and relies on a walker for mobility.
The police update, shared on the department's official Facebook page, simply said: "Hyacinth has been located safe. Thank you to all who looked for her." This succinct message brought closure to a search that had involved both law enforcement and the community. Earlier, the Saint Paul Police had described the clothing Hyacinth was last seen in: a dark blue dress with a floral design, accompanied by her distinctive Office Max baseball-style hat, red, black, and white in color.
Findlator's disappearance was particularly concerning given her age and medical condition. The call for public assistance reached a broad audience through social media, becoming a focal point for those living in and around the Frogtown area. Community members and local advocacy groups often play a vital role in cases like these, proving once again the importance of a connected and engaged community in times of need.
Details on how or where Hyacinth was found were not immediately released by the authorities. The Saint Paul Police Department expressed gratitude towards the public for their vigilance and assistance throughout the search. The department emphasized the critical role that the public's eyes and ears play in resolving such cases, especially when the missing person is among our community's most vulnerable.
The successful location of Hyacinth Findlator serves as a testament to the power of community involvement paired with prompt police response. Updates on her condition and the circumstances of her disappearance remain sparse, but the collective sigh of relief is evidence enough that, for now, all that matters is Hyacinth's newfound safety.
