Mary Alice Helm, 44, was last seen on January 16, 2007, in the Alta area of Placer County, California. She had been staying at a friend’s house and reportedly went for a walk near Kearsage Mill Court by the Drum Forebay exit of Interstate 80, east of Colfax, and never returned.

Helm left without her purse, extra clothing, or the medication she needed for diabetes, which raised immediate concern for her safety. Friends reported her missing after they returned home and could not find her. There are no signs of foul play reported, but authorities consider her potentially in danger because of the missing medication and the unusual circumstances. Search efforts turned up no trace, and the disappearance remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Mary, saw her that day, or has information about the Alta area around January 16, 2007, please come forward.