Police concerned about welfare of missing elderly woman with walking frame
Police are appealing today for public help to find a missing elderly woman from Melbourne's east.
Leonore, aged 81, was last seen leaving her nursing home at Hunter Street, Hawthorn, with a walking frame about 7.20pm yesterday. She was heading in a northerly direction.
Police and family have concerns for her welfare because she has dementia.
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Family and police are concerned about the welfare of Leonore, 81. Victoria Police
Police in Victoria are appealing for help to find a missing 81-year-old woman who left her nursing home with a walking frame. Victoria Police
Leonore is described as being about 152cm tall, with a thin build, shoulder-length grey hair and was last seen wearing dark pants, a shirt, a light blue cardigan and white trainers.
Police have released photos of Leonore in the hope that someone can provide information on her current whereabouts.
Anyone who sees her should contact Boroondara Police Station on (03) 8851 1111.
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