Search successful for critically missing adult in Albany

Confused senior and possible dementia patient was found Thursday after 4 hours of searching

ALBANY, GA- Albany Police say a senior citizen, suffering from dementia and an intellectual disability who was reported missing early this morning, has been found safely.

Police say 77 year old Rachel Twiggs went missing around 6am from her Eager Drive home. Her absence prompted a search by friends, family, police and a community appeal for assistance.

She was found some 4 hours later, with few additional details released.

Albany Police had termed Twiggs absence previously as a “critically missing adult.”

At last report, Twiggs was undergoing a medical evaluation.