Washington State Patrol issues alert for missing 88-year-old woman

WASHINGTON — Washington State Patrol has issued a “silver alert” for 88-year-old Rita Cossio. She has been missing since May 17 from Pacific, just northeast of Tacoma in King County.

Cossio was “contacted” in Clark County around 10:45 p.m. on May 18, WSP reported, but didn’t provide any other specific details. She may be in the area of Cougar, the agency said. Cossio is unable to return home without assistance, according to WSP.

She’s described as 5-foot-four with gray hair and green eyes. Cossio drives an orange 2007 Kia Spectra with Washington license plates ASL0630. It’s unknown what Cossio was last seen wearing, WSP reported…

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