At-risk Hemet woman missing since July 7; Vehicle found abandoned near Pinyon Pines
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UPDATE 2/18/21:
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department confirmed that they found the remains of Rosario Garcia in Mountain Center. Investigators do not suspect foul play in her death.
Full Details: Remains of missing woman found in Mountain Center
Original Report 7/9/21:
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding an at-risk elderly woman from Hemet last seen on July 7.
Rosario Garcia left her residence in the 26000 block of Katharine Street at about 5:30 p.m. According to the Sheriff's Department, Garcia may have headed towards a family member's home in Hesperia, but she has not arrived there and hasn't been heard from since leaving her home.
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Garcia may suffer from Alzheimer's disease and or dementia.
Garcia was driving a silver 2016 Nissan Altima with a California License Plate of 8JNV980.
The Sheriff's Department announced that Garcia's vehicle was found abandoned on the 70000 block of Highway 74 near the Pinyon Pines area. Deputies are conducting a search in the area.
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If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Rosario Garcia, please contact Riverside County Sheriff's Dispatch at (800) 950-2444, reference case number D20189039