Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find a 74-year-old woman who was reported missing Friday evening after leaving Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).

A Silver Alert was issued for Jirina Jurca, who was last seen about 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, leaving the mall and heading in an unknown direction, WSP said.

Police said she may be unable to return home without assistance.

Jurca is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 154 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes.

Her clothing is described as the same as shown in surveillance images released by authorities:

The alert was activated by the Washington State Patrol on behalf of the Tukwila Police Department.

Anyone who sees Jurca is asked to call 911. The Tukwila Police Department non-emergency number is (206) 433-1808. The case number is 26TP000283.

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