The Los Angeles Police Department and the concerned family of 93-year-old Soledad Garcia have sent out a call for public assistance in finding the elderly woman who has been missing since Saturday afternoon.

Soledad Garcia, who is battling Alzheimer's disease was last seen around 3 p.m. on February 24, near the 3600 block of Barbara Street in San Pedro. Given her medical condition, her family are frantically worried about her welfare, the LAPD said in a statement.

Garcia is a female Hispanic with black hair, and brown eyes, and is about four feet eleven inches in height, and weighs around 105 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a gray sweater with blue sweatpants. A glimpse of her at this hour could be the thread that leads back to her family's embrace.

Authorities are urging anyone with information on Garcia's whereabouts to immediately contact the Harbor Community Police Station by dialing (310) 726-7700, or if outside business hours, to reach out to the 24-hour tip line at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Those who wish to remain anonymous, they may call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or use the online option at www.lacrimestoppers.org. Furthermore, informants could download and use the "P3 Tips" mobile application, choosing the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.