Springfield Police Search for Missing 83-Year-Old Woman

Janice H. Lindsey was last seen leaving a hospital in her red Subaru Forester.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:49am

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Springfield police are asking for the public's help to locate an 83-year-old woman named Janice H. Lindsey who was last seen leaving Cox South Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Lindsey stands 5-foot-2, weighs 120 pounds, and was wearing a dark grey sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white shoes when she drove off in her red Subaru Forester with a Missouri license plate.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly person goes missing, often indicating potential health or safety concerns. The public's assistance is crucial in locating vulnerable individuals and ensuring their safe return.

The details

Family members last saw Lindsey at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday as she left Cox South Hospital. Police said they are concerned for her well-being and are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the Springfield Police Department.

  • Lindsey was last seen on Tuesday, April 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The players

Janice H. Lindsey

An 83-year-old woman who went missing after leaving a hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Springfield Police Department

The law enforcement agency searching for the missing 83-year-old woman.

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What’s next

Police are asking the public to call 911 if they have any information about Lindsey's whereabouts.

The takeaway

Silver Alerts are critical in locating vulnerable elderly individuals who may be at risk, and the public's assistance is essential in these types of cases.