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KPD locates missing 82-year-old woman

Knoxville Police said Bernice Riske is being taken to a hospital.
Credit: KPD

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE: Knoxville Police said it has located Bernice Riske.

According to KPD, Riske was found by the KPD Search and Rescue team with the assistance of patrol officers and Knox County Rescue. 

KPD said Riske is being taken to a hospital.

ORIGINAL: Knoxville Police is asking for help locating an 82-year-old woman that has gone missing.

KPD said Bernice Riske was spotted on surveillance footage sometime after midnight leaving an independent living facility on Middlebrook Pike in the Broome Road area.

Credit: KPD

Police said Riske is believed to be wearing the same outfit as seen in the surveillance footage.

KPD said Riske has multiple health issues that put her at risk, and anyone who spots her should contact 9-1-1 immediately.

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