Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old woman last seen at west Austin hotel

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday morning for a missing 76-year-old woman who has Alzheimer’s.

The Austin Police Department said Cathie McCown was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 30, around 3:45 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel-Arboretum at 8901 Business Park Drive.

McCown has Alzheimer’s and can be non-verbal at times, according to APD. Police said they are concerned about her safety and immediate welfare.

McCown is described as:

• White female
• 5’0”
• Approximately 99 pounds
• Dark hair with gray streaks, wears hair down
• Scarring at the top of her head

McCown was last seen wearing:

• Red top
• Salmon colored undershirt
• Levi’s blue jeans
• Brown leather shoes with no socks
• Has wrist wrap on right wrist

If you see McCown, call 9-1-1 immediately or the APD Missing Person's Unit at 512-974-5250.