Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
The Austin Police Department (APD) sought the community's assistance in locating Cathie McCown, a 76-year-old woman who was reported missing. Ms. McCown was last seen on October 30, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m. at the Double Tree Hotel-Arboretum situated at 8901 Business Park Drive.
According to APD, Ms. McCown has Alzheimer's and can be non-verbal at times, raising concerns about her safety and immediate welfare.
Authorities urged anyone who saw Ms. McCown to contact emergency services or the APD Missing Person's Unit immediately.
In an update following the initial release, it was confirmed that "Cathie McCown has been located and is safe."