NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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10 p.m. update
Investigators have obtained new images from video surveillance as York Regional Police continue to seek public assistance to locate a 58-year-old vulnerable woman who is missing from the City of Markham.
Elaine Lee was last seen on a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus route #68, which was in the area of Steeles Avenue and Warden Avenue, at approximately 1 p.m. Her caregiver exited the bus but Ms. Lee did not. She is unfamiliar with the transit system. If located, Ms. Lee may appear confused.
Investigators have obtained new images from video surveillance that show Ms. Lee inside of TTC’s Warden station shortly after 1:20 p.m. These new images show the clothing that she is wearing.
Police and family members are growing increasingly concerned for her well-being.
Original Release
York Regional Police is seeking public assistance to locate a 58-year-old vulnerable woman who is missing from the City of Markham.
Elaine Lee was last seen on a Toronto Transit Commission bus route #68, which was in the area of Steeles Avenue and Warden Avenue, at approximately 1 p.m. Her caregiver exited the bus but Ms. Lee did not. She is unfamiliar with the transit system and it is unknown where she may have exited the bus. If located, Ms. Lee may appear confused.
Police and family members are growing increasingly concerned for her well-being.
Missing:
- Female
- 58 years
- 5-foot-4
- 120 pounds
- Short black hair
- Last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweater with a red cross on the front, white running shoes and possibly wearing glasses
- Speaks only Cantonese
- May not respond when spoken to
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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