Mesa, Arizona – Deputies are seeking public assistance after a 77-year-old Mesa woman was reported missing, prompting an active search across Maricopa County.
According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Iona Bernice Dease was reported missing at approximately 11:59 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Investigators said she was last seen at her residence Thursday, Feb. 26, at around 5 p.m.
Authorities said Dease was last spoken to Friday, Feb. 27, at approximately 6 p.m.
Deputies said Dease drives a 2012 Ford Escape, light blue with sun damage spots and a temporary Arizona license plate. A neighbor reportedly observed her 2021 Ford Escape in the driveway, but the vehicle was not answering the door.
Investigators also said Dease typically shops at Fry’s Marketplace in Gilbert, Arizona. No clothing description was available.
Dease is described as a white female, 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 92 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602-876-1011.
The case may be especially urgent for elderly residents and caregivers across the region who rely on timely safety alerts.
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