The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered woman, Joyce Elaine Earley.

Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for Joyce Elaine Earley, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

Anyone with information about Joyce Elaine Earley should call Officer Buchanan at the Columbus Police Department at 828-894-0187.

Get the latest information on the NC Silver Alert Website

Gender: Female
DOB: 05/23/1930
Age: 78
Race: White
Height: 5′ 2″
Weight: 132 pounds
Hair Color: Gray
Hair Length: Short
Eye Color: Brown

Clothing Description: Ms, Early was last seen wearing gray pants.

Reporting Law Enforcement Agency: Columbus Police Department

Contact Information: Officer Buchanan at 828-894-0187

Location of Incident: High Woods Apts, 15 Pond Tree Lane Apt D1, Columbus NC

Location Last Seen: High Woods Apts, 15 Pond Tree Lane Apt D1, Columbus NC

Direction of Travel:
Unknown at this time

Possible Destination:
Unknown at this time

Vehicle Description:
Make: Ford
Model: Focus
Year: 2000
Color: White
License Plate Number: JZN7842
Licensing State: NC