Crime & Safety

At-Risk Missing Woman Sought Across Inland Empire: Have You Seen Her?

The California Highway Patrol is seeking an 83-year-old missing woman last seen on Sunday afternoon in Colton. Have you seen Esperanza?

Esperanza Mendez, 83, was last seen in San Bernardino County in the city of Colton on May 7, CHP officers shared.
Esperanza Mendez, 83, was last seen in San Bernardino County in the city of Colton on May 7, CHP officers shared. (CHP San Bernardino County)

INLAND EMPIRE, CA — California Highway Patrol officers are seeking an at-risk missing woman Monday, according to a recent alert.

Esperanza Mendez, 83, was last seen at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

She is 4 feet 6 inches tall, weighs approximately 130 pounds, has red hair and brown eyes, according to the CHP.

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"Mendez is believed to be wearing a purple sweater, dark blue jeans and has a walking cane," officers said.

If seen, call 911 immediately.

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