Comal County Sheriff's Office searches for missing woman, 88

Ruth Mims last seen Thursday in Canyon Lake, Texas, authorities say

Ruth Mims

COMAL COUNTY, Texas – A missing senior alert has been issued for an 88-year-old woman diagnosed with a cognitive impairment.

The Comal County Sheriff's Office is searching for Ruth Mims, who was last seen at 11 a.m. Thursday in Canyon Lake, Texas.

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Authorities said law enforcement officials believe Mims' disappearance poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.

Mims is described by authorities as being 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 153 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes, and has a surgical scar on her back. Authorities said she was driving a light blue 2006 Lincoln Town Car with Texas license plate 2HYVV.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Comal County Sheriff's Office at 830-620-3400.

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Troy Blevins is a Digital Content Editor who has been with Graham Media Group since 2012.

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