Major Search for Missing Elderly Woman in Stockholm Suburb
Swedish police are searching for an 80-year-old woman with dementia who disappeared from her Stockholm suburb home. Authorities used helicopters and dog teams but haven't located her, with possible sightings reported on commuter trains.
Police in Sollentuna municipality are conducting a large-scale search operation for an 80-year-old woman with dementia who disappeared Sunday evening. Authorities used helicopters with thermal cameras and dog patrols throughout Monday but haven't located the woman.
The woman vanished from her home in Rotebro, a suburban district north of Stockholm, around 8:30 PM on Sunday. She has short gray hair, stands about 150 cm tall, and was wearing a military-green jacket.
Police spokesperson Anders Bryngelsson said in a statement they're focusing the search around Rotebro but acknowledged uncertainty about her location. Officials received reports Monday morning suggesting she might have been spotted on a commuter train.
Commuter trains in Stockholm connect suburbs to the city center, raising concerns she could have traveled far from her neighborhood. The search continues as police urge the public to call if they see someone matching her description.
This case highlights the challenges of locating vulnerable individuals in Sweden's extensive public transport network. The woman has now been missing for over 48 hours in cooling autumn temperatures.