Michael Howie

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance of a 67-year-old woman from a rural residence in the county. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

Maria Edwards was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and blue sneakers, police said in a social media post asking for the public's assistance.

She is listed at 5-foot-10, 110 pounds and has brown hair and hazel eyes.

It is not clear exactly where Edwards disappeared from and how long she has been missing. The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office did not respond to multiple calls seeking additional details.

Police asked anyone with information about Edwards to call 911 or 219-326-7700.

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