Woman with Alzheimer's disease found safe after Burbank missing report

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Sunday, July 17, 2016
Morena Pineda, 70, is shown in an undated photo.
Morena Pineda, 70, is shown in an undated photo.
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BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- Burbank police have located a 70-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease who had been reported missing Friday night.

Morena Pineda was last seen Friday around 6:30 p.m. near South Lake Street and West Elmwood Avenue. Authorities said she left her house between the time when her caretaker left and her daughter would arrive home.

Pineda was not carrying any cash, according to police. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds.

Burbank police announced late Saturday afternoon that Pineda had been found safe, but they did not provide any details on the circumstances.