UPDATE: Lubbock Police announced early Tuesday afternoon that Collins was found.  LPD thanked the community for helping to recover Collins safely. 

The following is a news release from the Lubbock Police Department:

Lubbock Police Officers are currently searching for 78-year-old Dilcy Ann Collins who was reported missing by a family member this morning around 9:30 a.m.

Family members advised Collins has dementia and other health issues. She was last seen in the 200 block of Cherry Avenue about an hour prior to her being reported missing.

Collins is a black female with grey hair, weighing approximately 110 pounds and is 5’08” in height. She was last seen wearing light colored blue jeans, a grey sweater and slip on shoes. She is believed to be on foot.

Right now officers are searching nearby businesses and neighborhoods. If you see Collins, please call 911 immediately.

(News release from the Lubbock Police Department)