Missing Beaverton Woman With Dementia Found Safe

Here's some good news. 63-year-old Shirley Darlow, who wandered away from her home Tuesday night, has been found safe, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office says that she walked away from her home last night.

Deputies say that they had been called to an apartment on the 14300 block of Southwest Walker Road n Beaverton. They were told by Darlow's family that she has dementia.

They were concerned that her mental state might make it difficult to find her way home.

Deputies had searched area neighborhoods and businesses, but were been unable to locate her. Washington County Sheriff's Search and Rescue resources are also helping in the search.

She was recognized by someone in the community just before noon. That person called dispatch and Darlow was reunited with her family.

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Photo courtesy Washington County Sheriff's Office