CANCELED Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating New Orleans Woman

The Silver Alert for Rose Marie Melendez has been canceled. She has been located safe. Please refer all inquiries about this case to the New Orleans Police Department. Thank you for the assistance. 

STATEWIDE ORIGINAL RELEASE

June 12, 2026

Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating New Orleans Woman

Orleans Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the New Orleans Police Department for 82-year-old Rose Marie Melendez. She was last seen at 1139 Napoleon Street in New Orleans, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The Louisiana State Police received the request to issue a Silver Alert at approximately 7:19 p.m.

Melendez is a black female with brown eyes and salt and pepper hair. She is 5’5” and weighs approximately 129 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink jacket, a multi-colored shirt, black pants, Halloween socks, and black shoes. Family reports Melendez has a medical condition that may impair her judgment.

Melendez is believed to be on foot.

Anyone with information regarding Melendez’s whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the New Orleans Police Department at (504) 658-6060 or dial 911.

All questions should be directed to the New Orleans Police Department.

Contact Information:

Sgt. Ross Brennan                   

Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section

Office (504) 275-7796           
[email protected]