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Police Asking for Help Locating Missing Woman

Ofc. Teresa Fuller


Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2:56 p.m.


The Spokane Police Division is asking for the public’s help locating a missing elderly female, 73-year-old Wanda Bush, who was reportedly last seen yesterday afternoon at around 1:30pm. Anyone who sees Bush or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.

Today, Jan. 30, 2016, just after 11:30am, Spokane Police received a call of a missing elderly female in the 3400 block of west Hoffman. Wanda Bush’s son, who resides with her, reported he woke up and realized she was not home. Wanda can only walk with a walker and does not drive; typically only leaving the house for doctor’s appointments. The last time her son knows she was home was yesterday at around 1:30pm. Wanda is described as a white female, 5’, 155lbs, white hair, and may have been wearing navy blue pants, a black jacket with a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon on it, and black zip-up snow boots. She may also be carrying her tan, medium sized purse and would have a walker with her.

Anyone who sees Bush or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.



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