Silver Alert issued for 70-year-old woman missing out of Provo
By Trevor Myers,
1 days ago
PROVO, Utah ( ABC4 ) — The Provo Police Department is asking the public for help in the search for a 70-year-old woman who was last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Rebekah Carter, 70, is described as being about 5’5″ tall, weighing about 120 pounds, and having blue eyes and blonde/grey hair. Police said Rebekah was last seen wearing a light-colored sweater with tan pants, and she was also carrying a “white plastic hospital bag.”
Rebekah Carter, 70, is described as being about 5’5″ tall, weighing about 120 pounds, and having blue eyes and blonde/grey hair. Police said Rebekah was last seen wearing a light-colored sweater with tan pants, and she was also carrying a “white plastic hospital bag.” (Courtesy: Provo Police Department)
Rebekah Carter, 70, is described as being about 5’5″ tall, weighing about 120 pounds, and having blue eyes and blonde/grey hair. Police said Rebekah was last seen wearing a light-colored sweater with tan pants, and she was also carrying a “white plastic hospital bag.” (Courtesy: Provo Police Department)
Rebekah often wears “a blue fabric medical mask,” and frequents the areas of Orem, Provo, and Springville, police said. She was last seen around noon on Tuesday near Wasatch Behavioral Health.
A Silver Alert was issued for Rebekah Tuesday evening. Anyone who makes contact with Rebekah has been asked to contact the Provo Police Department at 801-852-6210.
What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing person
Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.
When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:
Full name or nicknames.
Recent photos.
Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
Gender/sex.
Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
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