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Silver Alert canceled after 90-year-old Tolleson woman found dead

Apr 14, 2024, 10:00 AM | Updated: 3:38 pm

A Silver Alert was issued for a 90-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Tolleson on Saturday, ...

A Silver Alert was issued for a 90-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Tolleson on Saturday, authorities said. (DPS Photo)

(DPS Photo)

PHOENIX — A Silver Alert was canceled Sunday after a 90-year-old woman with dementia and depression last seen in Tolleson on Saturday was found dead, authorities said.

Maria Guadalupe Armas was located less than a mile from her home near Van Buren Street and 91st Avenue, according to the Tolleson Police Department.

She had last been seen in bed at her home around 8 p.m.

Armas was believed to be wearing a checkered light blue and white shirt, a light blue jacket, dark sweatpants and black Skechers sneakers.

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Silver Alert canceled after 90-year-old Tolleson woman found dead