Kingston Police asking public’s assistance to locate missing elderly woman

Kingston Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Linda Collinson, a local 74-year-old woman, who went missing on Saturday, December 15.

During the afternoon of December 15 Collinson was last seen in the area of Kingston General Hospital. There is a concern for her well-being and she can become confused at times. In the past she has been known to go the areas of King St West and around Providence Care. Current searches by police have yet to result in her being located.

She is described as Caucasian, 5’7” in height, 140 pounds, with long grey straight hair. She is believed to be wearing a purple winter coat with a shiny red top underneath, and black winter boots. She uses a walker for assistance. She is described as having lost weight following the taking of the attached photos.

Anyone with time-sensitive information is asked to contact the Kingston Police at 613-549-4660. Information that is not time-sensitive can be left with investigating officer Detective Bill Ross, at 613-549-4660 ext 6232 or via email at [email protected]

You can also provide tips anonymously via the Kingston Police general number by asking to remain anonymous, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.