Silver Alert Issued For Missing Maine Woman Who Has Dementia

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman who has dementia and was last seen in Bridgton.

69-year-old Nancy Dickson has been missing since noon on Monday, May 17, and was last seen at the Irving gas station and convenience store in Bridgton, across from Macdonald Motors at 6:40 Monday night.

She's driving a gray 2016 Nissan Rogue with a Maine breast cancer license plate 627-ALG, is diabetic and also has dementia. She's travelling without a phone and without her medication. Police say she had been following her husband and became separated from him. 5-feet tall, with gray hair and blue eyes.

Somerset County Sheriff's Office

If you see Nancy Dickson or have any information on her whereabouts, please call 911 or the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office at 207-474-6386.

Let's spread the word in hopes that Nancy is found soon so she can be back home safe and sound.

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