Meriden Police: Bristol Woman Likely Lost in Hubbard Park

Update

The Bristol woman Meriden Police presumed lost was found dead in Hubbard Park Sunday at 1 p.m. Read the full story HERE. 

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Meriden Police believe that a Bristol woman is lost in Hubbard Park after finding her empty car – with purse, phone and iPod still inside – in the park at around 10 p.m. Saturday.

Police teams, including the city's K-9 unit, searched the area throughout the night but have been pulled from the scene because of inclement weather conditions at Hanging Hills in Meriden.

Acting Lt. Jeffrey Herget said at 4 a.m. Sunday that police will resume the search following the brunt of Hurricane Irene's effects on the city, if the woman is still missing.

"At this point we have not found her, we have no other leads – the storm’s going to make it difficult," Herget said. "We may have to bring in a bloodhound."

The woman reportedly left her Bristol home at 5 p.m., saying she was heading out to get batteries, Herget said.

Police found her car at the park, with her phone, iPod, and purse still in in it. After being contacted by police, the woman's husband met with police in Meriden. He has filed a missing person's report, Herget said.

Four-man teams searched trails leading to two different locations on Hanging Hills, Herget said, during the search, Castle Craig and the Radio Tower. The K-9 unit did not pick up a scent.

City officials said early Sunday morning that high winds and rains associated with the hurricane are expected to reach Meriden at about 11 a.m. - later than initial 6 a.m. predictions.