Billie Cook uses a walker and has dementia. Photo Credit: San Diego police

A 74-year-old Encanto woman with dementia walked away from her home shortly before noon Saturday but was later found safe after San Diego police issued a bulletin.

Billie Cook, who is unable to care for herself, was last seen in the 6100 block of Brooklyn Avenue, according to police. She uses a walker, does not have access to a car and does not have a history of walking away from her home.

She was reported found just before 9 p.m. Saturday night.

Cook was described as white, 5-feet-8-inches tall, about 100 to 125 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue windbreaker with a “Sycuan Casino” logo.

— City News Service