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71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say

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71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say — Estero Community news

(Gray News) - A 71-year-old New Jersey woman went for a walk more than three weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since.Belinda Prentice was last seen about 6 p.m. Oct. 5 near Bamburgh Court off New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue in Franklin Township, a press release said.Her granddaughter, Sienna Benjamin, said Prentice had shown signs of cognitive decline in recent years, and the family was working to determine whether she had dementia and to obtain guardianship, People reported.Franklin Township police and the family are urging residents to check doorbell and security cameras for possible sightings.Anyone with information is asked to call the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-2300.

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