The family of an Arlington woman missing since Tuesday is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
Maria Arrocha, 77, was last seen by family members about 9 a.m. Tuesday at her home in the 1800 block of Arbor Lane.Officials have said that Arrocha shows signs of having Alzheimer's disease and has a history of becoming easily confused.She is described as a Hispanic female with black and gray hair and brown eyes. She is about 5-foot-5 and weighs about 180 pounds.Arrocha was wearing a black long-sleeve sweater and tan pants when she was last seen, according to reports."Arlington police officers continue to distribute flyers that include photographs of Ms. Arrocha, and reach out to law-enforcement partners, hospitals (and) businesses and work closely with volunteers," Tiara Ellis Richard, an Arlington police spokeswoman, said in a news release.Richard said that anyone who might have given Arrocha a ride, perhaps not realizing her confusion or that she was in distress, is urged to call 911 or the Arlington Police Department's non-emergency dispatch line at 817-459-5600."Any bit of information could help us locate Ms. Arrocha and return her to her family," Richard said.Have more to add? News tip? Tell us
