Sparks police search for missing autistic woman

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) – Sparks Police are asking for your help in locating a missing woman who they believe may be endangered.

Police say Veronica Genovese is a 22-year-old woman with autism who pulled out of a parking lot near the 200 block of N. McCarran Boulevard. earlier Saturday afternoon.

She was last seen wearing white sandals, a gray T-shirt, blue shorts and a black and white polka dot blanket. Veronica was last seen walking toward I-80.

Anyone with information regarding Veronica’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Sparks Police Department at (775) 353-2241 x5531.