Published on December 19, 2025
Special Victim Unit Detectives and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 are currently conducting a search for a missing 83-year-old woman.
Desiree Yates was last seen at approximately 6:15 p.m. on the 800 block of Inwood Street in the Homewood West neighborhood. She has dementia and Alzheimer’s, and may require medical assistance.
She is described as 5’5”, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with grey hair, dark brown eyes, and not wearing her dentures. Yates was last seen wearing a gray sweatsuit, black boots, and a blue baseball cap with sparkles.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has deployed drones in the area and requested bloodhounds to assist in the search. The Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group also responded to support the efforts.
Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141 or 911.