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Silver Alert issued for 56-year-old Phoenix woman with a medical condition

Aug 21, 2024, 8:03 PM

Melinda Devine Silver Alert...

A Silver Alert was issued on Wednesday for Melinda Devine. (Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)

(Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)

PHOENIX – Authorities issued a Silver Alert for a 56-year-old Phoenix woman with a medical condition on Wednesday.

Melinda Devine went missing around 3 p.m. after leaving on foot the area of 48th Street and Warner Road in Phoenix.

She was last seen wearing a tan shirt, tan shorts, eyeglasses and carrying a red bag or purse. She is white, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs around 190 pounds, has brown hair and green eyes.

Devine has a medical condition that can cause her to appear confused.

The Phoenix Police ask that anyone who may know of her whereabouts to contact them at (602) 534-2121 or at their after hours number (602) 262-6141.

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Silver Alert issued for 56-year-old Phoenix woman with a medical condition