83-year-old Maria Colon was reported missing on Sunday, September 24, by the staff at Montclare Supportive Living Community, where she resides.
Maria, a white Hispanic woman with a light brown complexion, short brown hair, and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a pink hat, a multicolored-white, pink, and purple shirt, and blue jeans. The staff at Montclare Supportive Living Community reported her missing after she was seen leaving her residence at 4339 W 18th Place in Chicago, IL 60623, at around 4PM on September 24th according to the Chicago Police Department.
What makes this case particularly concerning is the urgent need for attention and resources to be devoted to the needs of individuals, such as Maria, who suffer from dementia.
The Chicago Police Department's Area Four Special Victims Unit is actively seeking information or leads on Maria's whereabouts, urging anyone with information to contact 312-746-8251 as reported by the department.
