Thea Digiammerino

Police Trying to Find Family of ‘Disoriented' Woman Found at East Haven Restaurant

East Haven Police are trying to find family or friends of Vercelia Mercado Garcia, who was taken to the hospital after being found at a Chinese restaurant Tuesday.

Update: Police say a neighbor recognized the woman and she has been reunited with her family.

Police are looking for information on an elderly woman who was found at an East Haven Chinese restaurant Tuesday.

Police said the woman, who identified herself as Vercelia Mercado Garcia, appeared disoriented and may be suffering from dementia. She was found at Foliage Chinese Restaurant and was unable to tell officers her age, birthday, or where she lives, or any contact for family members.

She was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for evaluation.

Anyone who recognizes Garcia is asked to contact police at 203-468-3820.

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