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Search underway for 69-year-old woman reported missing from Homestead
By Jayme Berezdivin at WSVN 7 News
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 69-year-old woman who was reported missing from Homestead. According to the Homestead Police Department, Maria Ramirez was last seen at the Leon Medical Center on 2250 NE 8th Street. Ramirez was last seen wearing a leopard print blouse, blue shorts
Key takeaway According to the Homestead Police Department, Maria Ramirez was last seen at the Leon Medical Center on 2250 NE 8th Street.
Why this matters in The Miami
The search for Maria Ramirez is a pressing concern for the Homestead community, where residents are often closely tied to their neighborhoods and local businesses. Given her medical needs, it's crucial that she's found quickly to ensure she receives the necessary care. The fact that she was last seen at the Leon Medical Center suggests she may have been in the area for a medical appointment, and it's possible she could still be in the vicinity. Homestead's location near the Miami -Dade County border also raises the possibility that she could have traveled to other parts of the county, making the involvement of Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers a valuable asset in the search. Residents of nearby neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, should be on the lookout for Ramirez's distinctive vehicle, a 2021 white Nissan Versa with the license plate "FPYQ77," and report any sightings to the authorities immediately.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 69-year-old woman who was reported missing from Homestead. According to the Homestead Police Department, Maria Ramirez was last seen at the Leon Medical Center on 2250 NE 8th Street. Ramirez was last seen wearing a leopard print blouse, blue shorts
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