Captain Frank Surmaczewicz
Criminal Investigation Division
Port Orange Police Department
(386) 506-5899
Case #09-011502

MISSING/ENDANGERED ELDERLY FEMALE

Missing/ Endangered female missing since 1900 hours 12/14/09 from her residence. Ruth Hodder Devlin,  84 years old, of  826 Acorn Lane, Port Orange left to go to Winn Dixie at 4025 Nova Rd, Port Orange. She was last seen driving a 2001 Honda 4 door silver in color, Florida Manatee Tag #IBM-839. Her son reported her missing at 12:18 am on 12/15/09. 

Ruth Devlin was wearing an orange floral print shirt, dark colored shorts, white shoes, and a dark grey jacket and weighs approximately 175 lbs. 

Ruth Devlin has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and she takes several medications for this condition. Ruth Devlin has been found during previous incidents seeking help from convenience stores and Subway restaurants.  Ruth Devlin is entered into NCIC/FCIC as missing. Please contact Port Orange Police Detective Bill Floyd with any information at 386-506-5885.

Update:
Devlin was located in Marion County this evening at approximately 7:47 a.m.