By Associated Press - Monday, July 15, 2019

VERNON, Conn. (AP) - Police are searching for a Connecticut woman whose belongings were found scattered on a hiking trail.

Vernon police on Sunday said they are “concerned” about 50-year-old Doreen Starkweather. They believe she is homeless.

State police issued a Silver Alert of Starkweather on Friday.



They describe her as a white woman who is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Vernon or state police.

It is unclear exactly where police found her belongings.

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