Alberta McCourt Missing Person Case: Update – Found Safe

Update: Alberta McCourt has been located safe.

Original Alert (August 2023)

• Missing Since: August 3, 2023.
• Last Seen: 105th Street & 20th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Description: 79-year-old woman, grey hair, blue eyes, 5'2", 120 lbs. Wearing black jacket, blue jeans, white sneakers.
• Known Habits: Frequented Fish Creek Provincial Park, local malls, libraries.
• Investigating Agency: Calgary Police Service (CPS).

Resolution

CPS confirmed Ms. McCourt was found and reunited with her family. The search involved patrol officers, HAWCS (helicopter), K-9, and community volunteers. No foul play suspected; she had become disoriented during her walk.

Lessons & Resources

• Silver Alert / Vulnerable Person Registry: Alberta's Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR) allows pre-registration of at-risk individuals (dementia, autism, etc.) with police.
• Project Lifesaver: Radio-frequency tracking bracelets for wanderers (available in some Alberta communities).
• What to Do If Someone Goes Missing: Call 911 immediately—no 24-hour wait for vulnerable adults. Provide recent photo, description, medical info, last known location, habits.

This case highlights the importance of community awareness and rapid police response for missing seniors.