Missing elderly woman located, according to Merced police

Update:

According to the Merced Police Department, Maria Mosley has been safely located. According to Merced police Lt. Joe Weiss, it appears the woman was with a family member at the time police reported her missing. Police said family of the woman was unaware that she was with another relative at the time.

Here is our original story:

Authorities have asked the public to help find a missing elderly woman in Merced.

Maria Mosley, 85, was last seen about 3 p.m. Saturday in the 3200 block of Loughborough Drive, according to the Merced Police Department.

Mosley was described as Hispanic, standing about 4 feet, 9 inches and weighing 170 pounds with red hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a “red/black style poncho” and carrying a flower purse, according to a Merced Police news release.

Anyone with information about Mosley’s whereabouts is asked to contact Merced police dispatch at 209-385-6905.

This story was originally published March 21, 2021 at 4:03 PM.