Crime & Safety

Missing Woman, 72, Found Safe: Tinley Police

The woman was reported missing after leaving her home on foot Saturday morning, police said.

TINLEY PARK, IL — A 72-year-old woman reported missing after walking away from her house early Saturday morning was found safe later the same day, Tinley Park police said.

Police said the woman, who is 72, has dementia. She had last been seen on foot near 163rd Street and Brementowne Road around 6 a.m. Saturday, police said in their notice to the community. She was found safe by Sunday evening, police said.

Patch has removed the woman's photo from the story to respect her privacy.

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