Woman with Alzheimer's found safe in NW Houston

Pamela Sue Hughes, 66, was last seen July 15.

HOUSTON – The search ended Saturday for a missing woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Pamela Sue Hughes, 66, was safely found about a mile away from where she was last seen in the 4000 block of Oak Shadows Drive, according to officers.

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Houston firefighters said she was in good condition, but they took Hughes to the hospital for a precautionary evaluation.

Police said she was wearing gray pajama pants and a red T-shirt when she went missing Friday night. Hughes is an African-American woman around 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds.

Texas Equusearch joined the Houston Police Department's search for Hughes after being called upon by the woman's family.


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