JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 72-year-old Jacksonville woman has been missing for more than a week, and her family is praying for answers about her whereabouts.
Margaret Hanley, a Navy veteran, was last seen Monday, Feb. 8, according to her family.
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Her son, Jomo Thompson, says Hanley has been dealing with short-term memory loss. He suspects she might be the victim of a scam after noticing unusual bank account activity, including checks written out to a person for large amounts.
“My mom is very frugal, so that’s cause for alarm,” Thompson said.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Hanley’s last known location was identified in Georgia.
Thompson said that is also concerning because his mother usually doesn’t travel farther than the local Walmart. He added he isn’t familiar with anyone she might know in Georgia.
JSO said a Silver Alert has not been issued for Hanley because she was last identified in Georgia.
When asked what’s going through his mind now that it’s been over a week since his mother was last heard from, Thompson said, “My mom’s pretty resourceful and industrious, so I’m not letting my mind wander there. Just hoping and praying that we can get her back. I have a feeling she might be lost somewhere out there without a car, phone or money. That’s what I hope. I don’t want to think of anything more nefarious than that. I’m just trying to keep my thoughts positive.”
Thompson said his mother was driving a 2001 Toyota RAV4 with a license plate of ESMF23.
JSO said it has reached out for assistance in Georgia and shared information through the National Crime Information Center. They also issued a “Be on the Lookout” alert in Liberty County, where Hanley was last seen.
Anyone with information on Hanley’s whereabouts is urged to contact JSO at 904-630-0500.