Lawrence police, KBI extend search efforts for missing elderly woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Lawrence Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing elderly Kansas woman after receiving new information into her whereabouts.
Lawrence police released updated images of Wanda Dyer, 74, a missing Kansas woman, after Dyer was recently spotted at an establishment.
Police first issued a SILVER alert for Dyer on Saturday, March 22, after Dyer was last seen leaving her home near 5th and California Street on foot, around 8 a.m.
Since the alert was first issued, police have received new information suggesting Dyer may have been seen leaving out of the Lawrence area causing police to expand their search efforts.
Police say they have searched parks, shared Dyer's photo with city bus drivers, and visited places Dyer has been known to frequent as part of their search efforts.
The KBI said Dyer is believed to be on foot and may be heading east towards Eudora and Kansas City.
Dyer is described as standing 5'2" and has been seen wearing a black jacket with pink lining, blue patterned bottoms, and carrying a black backpack.
The KBI said Dyer experiences confusion and memory issues.
Anyone with any information into Wanda's whereabouts are asked to contact Douglas County dispatch at (785) 843-0250.