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By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

November 1, 2014 - 6:21 pm

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman went missing Friday afternoon.

Maria Perez, 77, was last seen near the 5300 block of East Lake Mead Boulevard about 4 p.m.

Perez is described to be 5 feet tall, weighing 100 pounds with brown eyes and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a black and grey striped shirt and black pants.

Police said Perez may be in emotional distress and in need of medical assistance.

Anyone with information should contact Metro at 702-828-3111.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381.

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