Helen Robertson, 79, was last seen at her residence on Milcroft Park Drive in Burlington, ON on July 5, 2016. She suffered from Alzheimer's disease and was an avid walker. When she went missing, temperatures were hot and police were concerned for her safety. A massive ground search over the weeks following her disappearance turned up no leads.
Helen, with her husband Don, has two children and three grandchildren. She had many varied hobbies including knitting, baking, bridge and yoga.
Many news articles have covered her disappearance, including:
"Police appeal to public in search for Helen Robertson" by Susan Clairmont, Hamilton Spectator
"Search continues for missing 79-year-old Helen Robertson in 7th day," CBC News Hamilton
"Walk for missing Alzheimer's resident Helen Robertson," CHCH
"Still missing: Where is Helen Robertson?" Hamilton Spectator
"Walk a tribute to missing Alzheimer's resident Helen Robertson" by Carmela Fragomeni, Hamilton Spectator
If you have any information about her disappearance, please contact 905-825-4747 ext. 8760 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Her missing person's profile on the Halton Police website is here.