Crime & Safety

At Risk Missing Peninsula Woman Found Safe: SMC Sheriff's

The 77-year-old woman, identified as having advanced dementia, was found disoriented but safe Thursday after being reported missing: SMC.

Gail Susan Oetiker, 77, checked out OK after being found.
Gail Susan Oetiker, 77, checked out OK after being found. (San Mateo County Sheriff's Department)

SAN CARLOS, CA — A 77-year-old, at risk San Carlos woman reported missing by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department has been found disoriented but unharmed, the authorities indicated.

Gail Susan Oetiker was reported missing after she did not return from her travels and was last seen on U.S. Highway 101, the sheriff's department indicated. One of the concerns was that with she had little money, no ATM and credit cards or a cell phone.

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