Jayne E. Schroeder, 79. | Provided Photo

The state police have issued an alert asking for the public’s help in locating an endangered 79-year-old woman who went missing from North Chicago.

The Illinois State Police activated an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for Jayne E. Schroeder, 79, early Tuesday morning.

The North Chicago Police Department reported that Schroeder is a white female who is 5-foot-6 and weighs 135 pounds.

Schroeder has brown hair with green eyes and was last seen wearing a white hat.

The woman is missing several of her front teeth, authorities said.

Schroeder was last seen at the North Chicago Police Department, located at 1850 Lewis Avenue.

Authorities did not say why the woman was at the police station.

Schroeder was driving a white 2005 Lincoln LS with a Wisconsin license plate of 857CSE.

Authorities said that Schroeder has a condition that places her in danger.

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Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the woman should contact the North Chicago Police Department at 847-566-6131 or dial 911.