Family worried for missing senior woman last seen leaving home in Brampton

Family members are worried for the safety of a senior citizen from Brampton who’s gone missing as investigators are asking the public for leads.

Peel Regional Police say 66-year-old Mercilene has been missing since Tuesday after leaving her home in the area of Royal West Drive and Mississauga Road in Brampton.

She was last seen around 9 a.m. and may be driving a black Toyota Highlander, potentially travelling toward the York Region according to police.

Mercilene is described as a 66-year-old Black female with a medium build and short black hair. She stands around 5’8″ and weighs about 145 lbs, and was last seen wearing a white blouse and jeans.

Her vehicle is described as a black Toyota Highlander with an Ontario license plate of DAJB279.

Investigators and Mercilene’s family are concerned for her well-being and are asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact Peel Regional Police by calling (905)-453–2121.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.