Police seek help in locating 'at-risk' 68-year-old Oakland woman

Sylvia Smith, 68, was last seen on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in the 2300 block of East 29th Street, Oakland police said.

Oakland police on Tuesday asked the public's help in the search for a 68-year-old woman.

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Investigators said Sylvia Smith was last seen Monday morning shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of East 29th Street.

They said Smith was considered at-risk due to the fact that she has dementia.

She's described as being Black with dark complexion, gray hair and brown eyes. She's 5 foot 5 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds.

Anyone with information about Smith's whereabouts was urged to contact the Oakland Police Department's missing persons unit at 510-238-3641.