Missing 90-year-old woman found thanks to K-9 Unit

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY)– In New Hanover County, a happy ending this weekend, after a 90-year-old missing woman was found alive. On Friday evening, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s office k-9 unit was alerted to a missing 90-year-old woman, who was last seen at the Walmart in Monkey Junction.

Master Deputy Pederson, and his K-9 unit responded to the scene and quickly followed a scent for nearly one mile.

They found the woman lying on the ground between two vehicles, where she received medical help, before being taken home.

While some cases might be resolved quickly, others might take longer. Monica Caison, founder of “CUE Center for Missing Persons”, says when a loved one goes missing for a long period of time, it’s important to constantly put their name out in public.

“You got to get your person out there, their photo out there, and their information,” said Caison. “You’ve got to get one little sheet of paper, which is a poster, with a photograph on it and a very short story to get these people in the community to fall in love, and to join you to help search for your missing loved one,” said Caison.