Woman missing after walking away from a Merced hospital

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A pistillate who was taken to Mercy Hospital successful Merced was reported missing by the Merced Police Department connected Tuesday aft officers accidental she walked distant from the hospital.

According to the Merced Police Department, 74-year-old Celia Lucatero was transported connected Monday astatine astir 5 p.m. to Mercy Hospital successful Merced pursuing an accident. At astir 11 p.m., it was discovered that she had walked distant from the hospital.

74-year-old Celia Lucatero (image courtesy of the Merced Police Department)

Officers picture Lucatero, who lives successful Winton, arsenic a pistillate who has trouble walking and is considered at-risk. She was past seen wearing navy bluish Capri-style pants and a greenish shirt. Officers adhd that she is astir 5 feet gangly and 180 pounds.

Anyone who knows the determination of Lucatero is asked to interaction the Merced Police Department astatine 209-385-6905.