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San Diego Police find missing woman with Alzheimer's in Tijuana

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UPDATE: SDPD says Julieta Amaral has been located in Tijuana, Mexico. Her family has been alerted to rejoin her and escort her home.

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego Police are searching for an 88-year-old woman who disappeared Wednesday.

Julieta Amaral was reported missing by a family member Wednesday. Amaral is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and known to frequent the areas of Chicano Park and Logan Heights.

Police described her as a Hispanic woman, about 5-feet tall, and weighing 125 pounds. She has brown eyes, grey hair, and was last seen wearing a black floral, long sleeve sweater and turqoise pants.

She does not know how to use public transportation, police say, and has little money on her.

Anyone with information is asked to call SDPD at 619-531-2000.