Silver Alert issued for 74-year-old woman missing from Conroe area since Wednesday

CONROE, Texas (KTRK) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a woman diagnosed with a cognitive impairment who is missing from the Conroe area.

Peggy Yarborough, 74, was last seen on foot just after 10 a.m. Wednesday at 690 S. Loop 336 W #215.

Police believe her disappearance poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.

She is described as a white woman, 5'1", 147 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Police said she has stitches above her right eye and a black eye from a recent fall.

She was wearing a white and orange shirt and blue jean shorts and pushing a walker with a pink backpack on it, according to Conroe police.

Yarborough takes numerous medications daily for various medical conditions, according to Conroe police. She has been diagnosed with unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance or schizoaffective disorder.

If you have any information regarding Yarborough's whereabouts, contact the Conroe Police Department at 936-522-3200.