The Forest Park Police Department has issued a critical missing alert for Loretta Head, a 67-year-old woman suffering from dementia. Last seen on Heatherstone Drive at around 3 p.m. on Friday, the police are now appealing for the public's assistance to locate her current whereabouts. According to local12.com, the Head is a Black female, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs around 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
When she was last seen, Head was donning white pajama pants with hearts and a red and white pajama shirt, a detail echoed across multiple reports. Police emphasize the urgent nature of the situation, given Head's medical condition, and they are reaching out to community members who might have seen her or know of her whereabouts. "Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Forest Park Police Department or call 911," stated a representative in a briefing covered by WLWT.
As part of its ongoing effort, the Forest Park Police Department is expanding its outreach by disseminating a news release with Loretta Head's description and urging local citizens to remain vigilant. They stress that an individual with dementia, like Head, is especially vulnerable, and bringing her to safety is of paramount concern. The press release details, obtained by FOX19, reiterate her height and weight along with the clear description of her clothing at the time she went missing.
The Forest Park community and its surrounding neighbors are responding to the call for assistance, proving that during times of distress, the collective gaze sharpens in the hopes of a favorable resolution. If anyone comes across any information or a sighting, they are encouraged to report it promptly by contacting the authorities.
