Boise & Garden City

Update: Missing endangered woman is safe, was found by employees of Boise business

Brenda Hardinger, who has dementia, was last seen Sunday walking out of a care center in the 10000 block of West Smoke Ranch Drive in Boise.
Brenda Hardinger, who has dementia, was last seen Sunday walking out of a care center in the 10000 block of West Smoke Ranch Drive in Boise. Boise Police Department

A 60-year-old Boise woman has been located and is safe, Idaho State Police said.

Brenda Hardinger had last been seen Sunday walking out of a care center in the 10000 block of West Smoke Ranch Drive, according to a 12:30 a.m. alert and tweet from police that listed her as “endangered.” This is near the intersection of West Overland and South Five Mile roads.

Idaho State Police said in a Monday afternoon tweet that Hardinger was located by employees of a Boise business and was “now getting the care she needs.”

“Thank you to everyone who helped look and share the message,” police said in the tweet.

This story was originally published February 13, 2023 at 9:24 AM.

Alex Brizee
Idaho Statesman
Alex Brizee covers criminal justice for the Idaho Statesman. A Miami native and a University of Idaho graduate, she has lived all over the United States. Go Vandals! In her free time, she loves pad Thai, cuddling with her dog and strong coffee. Support my work with a digital subscription
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