Silver Alert issued for Milwaukee woman

Marguerite Richmond, 68, has cognitive impairment and was last seen on North 66th Street.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:20pm

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The Milwaukee Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Marguerite Richmond, a 68-year-old woman with cognitive impairment who was last seen on foot in the 4500 block of North 66th Street in Milwaukee around 8 a.m. on April 5. Richmond is described as a Black woman who is 5'4" tall and weighs 117 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. She was last seen wearing a black coat, purple pajamas, and black slippers.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued to help locate missing individuals with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's, who may be in danger due to their condition. Prompt public awareness and assistance is crucial in these cases to ensure the person's safe return.

The details

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Marguerite Richmond was last seen on foot in the 4500 block of North 66th Street in Milwaukee around 8 a.m. on April 5. Richmond is described as a Black woman who is 5'4" tall and weighs 117 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. She was last seen wearing a black coat, purple pajamas, and black slippers.

  • Marguerite Richmond was last seen on April 5, 2026 around 8 a.m.

The players

Marguerite Richmond

A 68-year-old Milwaukee woman with cognitive impairment who has been reported missing.

Milwaukee Police Department

The law enforcement agency that issued the Silver Alert for Marguerite Richmond.

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What’s next

The Milwaukee Police Department is asking anyone with information about Marguerite Richmond's whereabouts to call the Seventh District at 414-935-7272.

The takeaway

This Silver Alert highlights the importance of community vigilance and swift action when an individual with cognitive impairment goes missing, as their safety and well-being can be at serious risk.