The Riverside community is on high alert as authorities continue the search for 69-year-old Bertha Garcia, who has been missing for over two weeks. Ms. Garcia was last seen on August 7, 2024, when she walked away from her home located in the 1100 block of Linden Street. Her last known location was near the intersection of University and Iowa in Riverside, California.
Ms. Garcia is described as a Hispanic elderly woman, standing 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 97 pounds. She has short brown hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a gray top, black basketball shorts, and black and white sandals. Her family is deeply concerned about her well-being due to her various health conditions that require daily medication and care.
Authorities have emphasized the urgency of locating Ms. Garcia, as her health conditions make her disappearance even more concerning. The family has also reached out to community groups, including Our Humanity CA, for help in the search.
If you have any information regarding Bertha Garcia’s whereabouts or have seen her since August 7, 2024, please contact the Public Safety Communications Center at (951) 354-2007 and reference her name or report number 240022126.
Details:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Missing Person | Bertha Garcia |
| Missing Since | August 7, 2024 |
| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Age Now | 69 Years Old |
| Gender | Female |
| Description | Last seen wearing a gray top, black basketball shorts, and black/white sandals. Short brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet tall. |
| Health Concerns | Requires daily medication and care. |
| Police Contact | Public Safety Communications Center: (951) 354-2007 |
| Case Number | 240022126 |
| Source | Facebook Post on Missing Persons, Cold Cases, True Crime & Human Trafficking |
The community is urged to share this alert widely to help bring Bertha Garcia home safely.