Amber Alert Issued For Yolanda Howell – The search continues for 78-year-old Yolanda Howell, a woman with dementia who has been missing for 11 days from the south suburbs. A group of volunteers is combing through a forest preserve in Country Club Hills in hopes of finding her and bringing her home safely. Yolanda Howell was last seen on October 8 near her home at the intersection of 187th Street and Cedar Avenue, according to newly discovered video footage.
It was believed she had last been seen on October 9, but the footage has since confirmed the earlier date, adding to the urgency of the search. Yolanda’s family and the entire community are deeply concerned for her well-being. Living with dementia, she may be disoriented and unable to find her way home. Each day that passes increases the worry, and her loved ones are pleading for help to locate her. Volunteers, law enforcement, and search teams have been working tirelessly to cover as much ground as possible. Their focus is currently on the forest preserve, where they are hoping to uncover any clues or sightings that could lead to Yolanda’s whereabouts.
The community is encouraged to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for any signs of Yolanda. If you live in the area or happen to be passing through, please pay close attention, as every detail could potentially help. If you have seen Yolanda Howell or have any information that could assist in the search, please contact local authorities immediately or call 911. Your help could be crucial in reuniting Yolanda with her family, who are desperately hoping for her safe return.
