GLOUCESTER TWP. — Police have asked for the public's help in the 14-year-old investigation of a missing senior citizen. Margarita Medina was 90 years old when she disappeared in 2002. She was last seen on the afternoon of Feb. 9 that year, first walking in the Fox Chase Development along Erial Road at about 3 p.m., and then later near the...
GLOUCESTER TWP. -- Police have asked for the public's help in the 14-year-old investigation of a missing senior citizen.
Margarita Medina, missing since 2002 (Gloucester Twp. Police Department).Margarita Medina was 90 years old when she disappeared in 2002. She was last seen on the afternoon of Feb. 9 that year, first walking in the Fox Chase Development along Erial Road at about 3 p.m., and then later near the Heritage's convenience store at the intersection of Jarvis and Williamstown roads.
Medina is described as Hispanic, standing approximately 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds, with brown eyes and white hair. She was last seen wearing a blue denim dress, a black hat, black shoes with black laces, a silver watch and a silver bracelet.
This person snatched a senior's purse
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Joseph McGuire of the Gloucester Township Police Department's Juvenile and Family Services Unit at (856) 374-5702 or email jmcguire@gtpolice.com. Citizens may also send an anonymous tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword TIP GLOTWPPD and your tip message to 888777.
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