The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Sylvia Smith, an 84-year-old Charlotte resident. She was last seen on the 3100 block of Village Glen Lane today, around 2:30 a.m. Authorities are concerned for her safety due to cognitive impairment, which could leave her disoriented.
CMPD reports that she was wearing a pink and black top, orange pajama pants, and white-framed glasses. The Charlotte community is asked to be on the lookout for Ms. Smith, described as a Black female with gray hair and brown eyes, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately to help ensure her safe return. Additional details, including her photo and last known location, can be found on the CMPD website. The CMPD has assigned case number 20251220-0300-01 to this investigation.
