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Milwaukee woman found safe, reported critically missing Wednesday

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Missing Persons
Published October 28, 2026 4:23 PM CDT
Published October 28, 2026 4:23 PM CDT
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Ethel Ricks

The Brief

    • Milwaukee police asked for help to find 73-year-old Ethel Ricks.
    • Ricks was last seen walking with her dog near 68th and Hampton.
    • Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 3 at 414-935-7232.

MILWAUKEE - UPDATE: The Milwaukee Police Department said Ethel Ricks, reported critically missing Wednesday, has been found safe. The original missing person notice is available below.

The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find 73-year-old Ethel Ricks, a critically missing woman last seen near 68th and Hampton at around 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Police described Ricks as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 180 pounds with long, golden dreadlocks and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue sweatshirt, ripped blue jeans and a blue baseball cap. She was last seen walking with her dog, a brown-and-tan chihuahua.

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What you can do:

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 3 at 414-935-7232.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department released information.

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