Executive Summary
- Mari Zohott, 68, was last seen Jan. 3 in the 9200 block of East 10th Street in Indianapolis.
- Police describe her as 5’5″, 115 lbs, wearing hot pink pants and a black hoodie.
- Family members report she may suffer from undiagnosed early-onset dementia.
- Detectives believe she may have been attempting to board a bus.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is requesting public assistance in locating Mari Zohott, a 68-year-old woman reported missing since the afternoon of January 3. Authorities have flagged the case as urgent due to potential medical concerns.
According to police reports, Zohott was last seen at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the 9200 block of East 10th Street. Detectives investigating the disappearance noted that she might have been attempting to board a bus at that location when she was last sighted.
Zohott is described by investigators as standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing hot pink pants and a black hoodie. Family members have informed law enforcement that Zohott is believed to display symptoms of undiagnosed early-onset dementia and may be in need of medical attention.
Authorities urge anyone who locates Zohott to call 911 immediately. Individuals with information regarding her whereabouts are asked to contact the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6161 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.
Public Safety Alert
The disappearance of Mari Zohott underscores the critical time sensitivity involved in missing person cases concerning vulnerable adults. With the potential involvement of early-onset dementia, the subject remains at high risk for disorientation, particularly if utilizing public transit systems as indicated by the initial investigation. Law enforcement strategy currently focuses on mobilizing community awareness along specific transit corridors on East 10th Street to expedite recovery efforts.
