Law enforcement authorities have activated a Silver Alert concerning a 75-year-old woman who is considered critically missing.
Last Known Sighting
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Ethel Brown was last observed on Tuesday, December 23, at approximately 3:45 p.m. She was reportedly walking west in the vicinity of the 2400 block on West North Avenue.
Areas of Interest and Description
Police note she is familiar with the 1000 block of West Historic Mitchell Street and the 2100 block of West North Avenue.
Brown is described as a Black female, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds with a slender frame. She has brown eyes, freckles, and gray or partially gray hair styled in braids. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a long gray coat, blue jeans, black boots, a black hat, and was carrying a red Christmas-themed bag along with a black purse.
While she is likely traveling on foot, she has previously used the county bus system.
Public Assistance Requested
Individuals with any information regarding her whereabouts are urged to contact Police District Three at 414-935-7232.
The term "critically missing" is used by police to identify individuals who may face heightened vulnerability due to specific circumstances.
