Chicago - A woman with dementia has been missing since last week from her Calumet City home is believed to be traveling on CTA buses in the South and West sides of Chicago.

An adult daughter was caring for Earcell Hines, 71, of the 1600 block of Downs Drive in Calumet City, when she left her home April 24 by possibly receiving a ride to Chicago, according to a release from Calumet City police. There is no indication of foul play.

She suffers from early onset dementia, the release said.

Hines is using her CTA pass to travel throughout the South and West sides of Chicago on buses, possibly visiting numerous churches, as she is deeply religious, the release said.

She contacted a relative Friday, April 27 in the 1700 block of North Parkside saying she was on her way over, but never arrived, the release said. Hines made the phone call from a McDonalds restaurant at Kedzie Avenue and Roosevelt Road.

Hines is described as an African American woman, 5-feet-3, 160 pounds, with dark hair, the release said.

She has a bible and wire rimmed prescription glasses, which she would never travel without the release said. She possibly has her state drivers license that has an address in the 8500 block of South Morgan Street in Chicago.

Anyone with any information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Calumet City police at (708) 868-2500.

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Missing Woman with Dementia in Chicago