Have You Seen Her? Authorities Searching for Missing Vestal Senior

UPDATE: According to the Vestal Police Department, Ms. Short has been located. No other information was given.

It’s every family’s greatest fear, when a loved one goes missing and may be unable to find their way home. That’s the reality for those searching for 86-year-old Janice L. Short, who was last seen in Vestal, New York, and may urgently need medical assistance.

What Janice Was Wearing and Where She Was Last Seen

According to the Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, Janice was last spotted walking on Tracy Creek Road in the Town of Vestal, Broome County, at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14. She was described as 5'2" and 145 lbs, with black hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing: A purple winter jacket, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a white knit hat.

READ MORE: 12 Vulnerable Adults Missing From Upstate New York

Why Immediate Community Awareness Is Critical

The alert states that Janice is considered an endangered adult who may be in need of medical attention. That means time matters. In situations like this, every passing hour can make a difference, not just for authorities, but for neighbors, drivers, walkers, and anyone who may have crossed her path without realizing its importance.

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How You Can Help in the Search Right Now

If you live, work, or travel through Vestal or the surrounding areas, please take an extra moment to stay alert. Scan sidewalks, ditches, roadside areas, and porches. Elderly individuals who become disoriented sometimes seek shelter in unexpected places like behind buildings, near sheds, or sitting on benches or steps. If you see anyone matching Janice’s description, even if you’re unsure, do not hesitate, call 911 immediately.