UPDATE: 83-year-old woman missing from Westland area found safe
(CBS DETROIT) - An 83-year-old woman has been found safe after she was reported endangered and missing from the Westland area, according to state police.
Michigan State Police released an update saying Carol Lou Gerber has been located and is safe.
Gerber was supposed to meet her friends at a Coney Island restaurant on Tuesday, May 9, but she did not show up.
An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) May 10, 2023
Carol Lou Gerber, 83 years-old
She is
5’03”
139 pounds
Brown Hair
Blue Eyes
Clothing: Unknown
Wears Glasses
Vehicle: Red 2019 Ford Escape Plate: BQZ420
She was last seen in the area of Highland Rd (M59) and Eastbound I-96. pic.twitter.com/7dIYPXvkSc
Gerber's family told police that she gets confused easily, and they believe she has the onset of dementia.
She was last seen in the area of Highland Road and Eastbound I-96.
Police described Gerber as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 139 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She also wears glasses.
Anyone with information was asked to contact 911 or the Westland Police Department at 734-722-9600.