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Authorities looking for missing woman last seen getting into Lyft vehicle in Oakland
By Victoria Meza at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
The search is on for an at-risk missing woman last seen on Friday entering a Lyft vehicle near Highland Hospital in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for Brenda Hall. Hall was last seen on Friday, at ...
Key takeaway The sheriff’s office said it is believed Hall entered a Lyft vehicle with a possible destination of the 1200 block of Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The search for Brenda Hall has raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable populations using ride-hailing services in the Bay Area. As the investigation unfolds, San Francisco residents may wonder about the protocols in place to protect at-risk individuals, such as the elderly, when they use services like Lyft. The fact that Hall was last seen entering a Lyft vehicle near Highland Hospital in Oakland, just across the bay from San Francisco, highlights the need for cooperation between law enforcement agencies across the region. The Silver Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office demonstrates this cooperation, but the case also underscores the importance of community vigilance in keeping citizens safe. San Francisco residents should be aware of the description of the vehicle Hall may be in, a black 2023 Toyota Camry with California plate ED43V98, and report any sightings to the authorities immediately.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The search is on for an at-risk missing woman last seen on Friday entering a Lyft vehicle near Highland Hospital in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for Brenda Hall. Hall was last seen on Friday, at ...
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