Crime & Safety

Missing 77-Year-Old Woman Found In Marin County

The San Rafael Police Department issued a missing person alert for a woman Friday in Marin County.

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Police issued an update at 4:37 p.m. that the 77-year-old woman previously reported missing in San Rafael had been found safe.

At around 4 p.m. on Friday, the San Rafael Police Department sent out the alert for Helen Miazga, 77, who has dementia.

Helen Miazga, 77, was reported missing on August 22, 2025 in San Rafael. (San Rafael Police Department)

She is described as having red and grey hair and was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and black tennis shoes in the Santa Margarita area of San Rafael, police said.

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The police department is asking anyone who sees her to call 415-485-300.

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