SPD is seeking assistance locating missing vulnerable adult

Cpl. N. Briggs #1177


Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:10 p.m.


**Update, Cecelia has been located and is safe**

SPD is seeking assistance locating missing vulnerable adult

75-year-old Cecelia Leonard-Shelby was last seen at about 4:30 p.m. in the area of 2600 E 7th Ave. Cecelia suffers from dementia which makes her absence concerning.

Attached is a photo of Cecelia. If you see her, please call crime check immediately at 509.456.2233. If you’re able to stay with Cecelia, or keep an eye on her, until first responders can make contact it would be greatly appreciated.

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