An elderly Chicago woman has been reported missing and authorities are seeking the public's help to locate her. Cathy Vanbruggen, 80, was last seen near her residence in the 6700 block of N. Ashland Ave., as detailed in an alert issued by the Chicago Police Department.
Described as standing 5'10" tall, weighing around 145 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes, Vanbruggen may be recognized by her distinctive tattoos—a rose on her chest and a yin-yang symbol on her upper left arm. She has been missing and her last known address in Chicago's northern neighborhoods puts her close to the city's center, where people come and go at any hour.
The notice indicated that Vanbruggen might also have contacts in or near Gary, Indiana, hinting at the possibility that she could have traveled there. Moreover, there was a mention that she may need medical attention, underscoring the urgency of her safe return.
Anyone with information regarding Cathy Vanbruggen’s whereabouts is urged to reach out to the Area 3 SVU at (312)744-8266.
