Police are currently searching for a missing 78-year-old woman in Hawthorn.
Pilar Manovel was last seen at her Riversdale Road home about 11.50am.
Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to the extreme weather conditions and she suffers from dementia.
Pilar is described as 165cm tall and was wearing a beige blouse and blue pants.
Police have released an image of Pilar in the hope someone recognises her and calls 000.
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