HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Authorities on Thursday activated a MEPIC Purple Alert for a 69-year-old woman who they say was last seen Tuesday at a hospital in Homestead and may be in need of medical assistance.
Homestead police said Maria Ramirez was last seen at Leon Medical Center, located at 2250 NE 8th St.
They said Ramirez suffers from a medical condition that requires medication she does not currently have with her and may be in need of services.
Ramirez was last seen wearing a leopard-print blouse, blue shorts and black shoes, and was carrying a red handbag, according to investigators.
They said she is believed to be driving a white 2021 Nissan Versa four-door with Florida license plate FPYQ77.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Homestead Police Department at 305-247-1535, or you can stay anonymous by calling Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
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