Woman diagnosed with dementia missing from group home, police say

Officers said 70-year-old Sheila Stubben walked away from a group home, to which she recently moved. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued. (Provided by Clayton County Police Department)

Clayton County police said a woman went missing in Ellenwood on Saturday afternoon and officials fear for her safety because she was diagnosed with dementia. 

Officers said 70-year-old Sheila Stubben walked away from a group home, to which she recently moved. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.

Officers responded to the missing person call at around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the 4000 block of Craig Drive. 

Police said Stubben has brown hair and brown eyes. Police said she is 4-foot-11 in height and weighs 140 pounds. 

Police said Stubben was last seen wearing red pants, white shoes, a white shirt, a black jacket and a brown purse. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Clayton County Police Department at 770-477-3550. 

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