A heartwarming reunion took place in Toronto’s Leslieville neighborhood as a missing senior was found by a crossing guard and reunited with her family.
The 83-year-old woman, who has not been named, was reported missing on Monday afternoon. She was last seen in the area of Queen Street East and Leslie Street, prompting a search by Toronto police.
Thankfully, the woman was found safe and sound by a crossing guard at the intersection of Queen Street East and Jones Avenue on Tuesday morning. The crossing guard, who has also not been named, recognized the woman from the missing person report and immediately contacted the police.
The woman was then reunited with her family, who were overjoyed to see her safe and sound. They expressed their gratitude to the crossing guard and the police for their swift action in finding their loved one.
According to Toronto police, the woman suffers from dementia and may have become disoriented while out for a walk. They also thanked the public for their assistance in sharing the missing person report and helping to locate the woman.
This heartwarming story serves as a reminder of the importance of community and looking out for one another. The quick thinking and actions of the crossing guard played a crucial role in reuniting the missing senior with her family.
We are grateful for the happy ending to this story and hope that it serves as a reminder to always keep an eye out for our neighbors, especially those who may be vulnerable.
