Missing from: Templeton, California
Missing: June 1, 2007
Age at Time of Disappearance: 88
Height: 5′ 5″
Weight: 130
Hair Color: Brown w/gray
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Characteristics: Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Caucasian female. Oval scab on right shin, arthritis in toes and hands, upper and lower teeth are crooked.
Details of Disappearance: Janet, also known as Jan or Gramsie by family, was last seen at a family member’s residence at approximately 1:30 am in the vicinity of the 5200 block of Santa Rita Ranch Rd. in Templeton, CA. A phone conversation took place with Janet at approximately 2:30 am. When the family member awoke at 7:00 am, Janet was gone. She had moved from her Costa Mesa, California residence to her son’s home just hours before she went missing; the moving truck was still in the driveway. She was unhappy about the move and said she wanted to return to Costa Mesa. Her family planned to place in her in a nursing home in San Luis Obispo, California. Janet has symptoms of dementia. An extensive search of the local area turned up no sign of Janet. She was carrying a navy blue leather purse at the time of her disappearance. Her son stated he believed she was carrying about $10 in cash, her California state identification card, and no credit cards at the time she went missing. Janet is physically healthy for her age and normally walked five miles a day.
In July 2009, Janet’s purse was found under a bush about a quarter of a mile from her home. The find prompted an additional search of the area, but other evidence was located. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigative Agency: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office (805) 781-4500
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