Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1300089
Date Issued: Aug 16, 2013 - 4:51pm

Sheriff's Search and Rescue looking for elderly woman in west Reno

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue is currently looking for an elderly female last seen walking in the area of Mayberry River Park around 11:00 a.m. this morning.

Helen "Elaine" Haines is described as an 83-year-old white female, 5 feet 5 inches in height, 175 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing blue pants and a blue, or red and white striped, blouse.

Haines was last see walking eastbound in the area of White Fir Street and the river walk at Mayberry Park. Anyone who has seen Haines, or has information about her whereabouts, is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office immediately at (775) 785-WCSO (9276) or 911.

photo: Helen "Elaine" Haines:

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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