CA CA - Madeline Benitez, 64, Santa Cruz, 29 Oct 2011

Email sent to the Santa Cruz Police Department. Will post if I hear anything back.
 
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=23754

SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT
155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
MEDIA RELEASE
DATE/TIME: October 29, 2011 LOCATION: Clares St. & 41 St. Ave. (Capitola)
TOPIC: Missing Person at Risk (PHOTO ATTACHED) CASE NUMBER: 11S-09572
MISSING PERSON:
1. Name: Madeline Benitez
Age: 64 Years
Residence: City of Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION: Caucasian female adult, 5’-04”, 200 lbs, with brown/graying hair. (Photo attached)

INFORMATION:
On November 8, 2011 at approximately 11:00 AM, Santa Cruz Police received a report of a missing adult at risk. The missing adult, Madeline Benitez, was last seen by coworkers on October 29th in the area of Clares Street and 41
Ave. in the City of Capitola. Officers completed a search of Ms. Benitez’ apartment and did not find any obvious signs of foul play. Ms. Benitez has a history of mental illness, and has not been taking her prescribed medication.
Ms. Benitez may be in the company of an acquaintance named “Randy,” who is believed to be homeless and who frequents the City of Capitola. He is described as a white male adult in his mid 50’s, 5’-08’’ to 5’-10’’ tall, with a
slender build and a brown/grey beard. Due to her history of mental illness and that fact that Ms. Benitez has not been taking her prescribed medication,
she is considered at risk.

Anyone who sees, or has seen/had contact with Ms. Benitez since October 29th is urged to call 911.

For additional press information, contact: Deputy Chief Rick Martinez. Phone: (831) 420-5814.

To Leave ANONYMOUS information regarding this incident, please call our TIP LINE (831) 420-5995
 
Where is Madeline?
Madeline Benitez – The Charley Project

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Madeline Benitez
Photos circa 2011
Missing Since: 10/29/2011
Missing From: Santa Cruz, California

Classification: Endangered Missing
Female
White
Date of Birth: 08/22/1947 (73)
Age: 64 years old
Height and Weight: 5'4 - 5'6, 200 pounds


Medical Conditions
Benitez has a history of mental illness. She was apparently not taking her medication at the time of her disappearance.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Caucasian female. Brown hair, green eyes. Benitez's ears are pierced.

Details of Disappearance
Benitez was last seen in Santa Cruz, California on October 29, 2011. She has never been heard from again. She was reported missing on November 8, nine days after the last time she showed up for work. She worked at a Burger King restaurant in Capitola, California once a week, and attended church every Sunday.
When a friend checked Benitez's apartment in the 1600 block of Soquel Avenue, nothing was out of place or missing. Benitez marked off each day on her calendar; the last mark had been on October 29, the day she was last seen by coworkers.

Authorities believe she may be with a local homeless man known only as Randy; he often stays in Capitola. He's described as Caucasian, about 5'8 with a slender build and a brown and gray beard. He was in his fifties in 2011.

The circumstances of Benitez's disappearance are unclear. She is originally from New York City. Her case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency
Santa Cruz Police Department 831-420-5870
 

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