Missing Woman, 86, Last Seen Leaving Blake Hospital: Bradenton Police

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Investigators are asking for public assistance in finding a missing 86-year-old woman, according to a Bradenton Police Department news release.

Rose Vargas was last seen leaving Blake Hospital in Bradenton on Feb. 17.

Vargas, who is homeless, was reported missing Tuesday, police said.

She stands 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 145 pounds, She has black hair and brown eyes and uses a red walker.

Anyone with information about Vargas’ whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9356 or jeff.beckley@bradentonpd.com.