Highway Patrol is responding to the area of the trading post on Highway 89 near mile marker 470 (50 miles north of Flagstaff) for reports of an elderly female that is walking into traffic. The woman is described as an Elderly Caucasian with white hair. She is also pulling a suitcase. Caller also saying she is possibly mentally challenged. Nearest trooper is many miles away and has asked if Tuba City Police can assist because they are nearby. DPS dispatcher saying Tuba City Police has DENIED the request to assist because the woman is not Native American. DPS officers are continuing with lights and sirens.
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UPDATE: A highway patrolman has made contact with the woman at the Cameron Trading Post. She is being evaluated.