Wauconda, WA – Washington State Patrol has activated a statewide Silver Alert on behalf of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office as the search continues for 77-year-old Lucy Burns, missing since August 10, 2024.
According to authorities, Burns left her residence on Grouse Spring Road in Wauconda around 1:30 p.m. that day, walking with her two dogs. Both animals later returned home, but Burns has not been seen since.
The alert describes Burns as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Her clothing at the time of disappearance is unknown. Officials have not released any information suggesting foul play but say she may be at risk due to age and possible medical conditions.
Local law enforcement, volunteers, and state search crews have conducted multiple ground and aerial searches across Okanogan County, focusing on the rural terrain near her home. The Washington State Patrol urges anyone with information about Burns’ whereabouts to contact 911 immediately.
Authorities continue to emphasize that every tip, no matter how small, could assist in bringing her home safely.
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