DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Authorities in DeKalb County have asked for the public’s help in finding a missing 79-year-old woman who suffers from dementia.

DeKalb County police say Ernestine Merrit was last seen on Sunday around 4:30 a.m. leaving her home on the 2400 block of Yolanda Trail.

Authorities say Merrit is described as 4’11 tall and has gray hair.

Merrit was seen wearing a black mink coat, red skirt and black shoes.

Anyone who may see Merrit or know of her whereabouts are urged to contact police.