Missing Elderly Female

Ofc. Kyle Yrigollen

Monday, November 20, 2017 at 8:24 a.m.

Update: Dorothy Gerske has been located and is safe at this time.

Spokane Police are requesting media and public assistance in locating a missing elderly female.

Spokane Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 86 year old Dorothy Ramon Gerske, she was last seen on Tuesday at 3pm, at 217 W Spokane Falls Blvd. Dorothy was last seen wearing a black sweater, red shirt, navy blue pants, brown orthopedic shoes, and glasses with a gold frame. Dorothy does not drive and uses the bus and cabs for transportation. She is 5’03” tall, approximately 105 lbs., with blue eyes, and gray hair. Dorothy has limited hearing but can read lips well. Dorothy is also known to have friends in the Stevens County area. Attached is a picture of Dorothy.

Spokane Police are asking for everyone to be watchful and assist us in locating Dorothy. If you see her please call Crime Check as soon as possible at (509) 456-2233.

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