By Jon Chown
A massive search is underway for San Lorenzo Valley woman Jeanne Burke, who apparently walked away from her home on Nov. 18 and has been missing ever since.
Jeanne Burke
Authorities are asking all residents in the Smith Grade, Moore Ranch Road and surrounding areas to look around their property, search inside outbuildings, and review any camera footage you might have for clues.
Sgt. Ryan Farotte of the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said Burke, 73, is considered high risk because she wasn’t wearing adequate clothing to be outside overnight, and she has medical concerns. He could not share what those concerns are due to law restricting the sharing of private health information.
What we know is that on Nov. 18, Burke was reported missing by a friend of hers. She was reported later seen walking near the Quail Hallow Quarry in Felton around 3 p.m. She was last seen wearing a red and black plaid jacket, black pants, one pink sandal, and one black sandal. Burke is 5 feet tall, medium build, with long grey hair, blue eyes, and wears eyeglasses.
Sgt. Farotte said Search and Rescue continues to follow leads. There are about 100 members from various counties currently searching. Burke was reportedly seen on Nov. 19 at about 4:30 p.m. in the area of Moore Ranch Road.
If you have seen Burke or know where she is, please contact Santa Cruz County Sheriffs dispatch at 831-471-1121.
Agencies throughout California are helping the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to search for Jeanne Burke.