Hollywood police search for senior with schizophrenia reported missing on her birthday

Hollywood police search for 70-year-old woman reported missing

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Hollywood police asked for the public’s help in locating a 70-year-old woman who they said has been missing since last Wednesday.

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Detectives said Patricia Haizlip was last seen wearing a neon yellow shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers near the 2100 block of Lincoln Street.

Police released surveillance video last week showing the moment Haizlip was last seen leaving her apartment complex. Wednesday was also her 70th birthday.

Authorities said Haizlip may be vulnerable and in need of additional care or support. Her sister and guardian, Mary Palacios, said she also suffers from schizophrenia.

“The biggest fear is that something’s going to happen to her, that somebody’s going to hurt her, and we don’t want anybody to hurt her,” Palacios added. “She’s not the kind of person that’s going to hurt anybody. She herself is very loving, caring, a God loving person, so pray for her and we’re praying for her.”

Mary said her sister responds to the name Patty.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Hollywood police at 954-764-4357.

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Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born on Long Island, New York, and has lived in Sunrise, Florida since 1994.