Maria das Dores Gomes, a 75-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s, has been missing since she was last seen near a farm in Mossâmedes, Goiás, accompanied by her pet dog. Her family began searching for her a week ago when she did not return home after a brief outing. Security cameras reportedly captured her walking with her dog around noon on the day she disappeared, adding urgency to their search efforts.

On the last Saturday of her disappearance, Maria left her home in the local area of Mirandópolis and was last seen at about 3 PM by a family friend who reported that she left some belongings at a milk tank on his property. This sighting seems to be the most concrete piece of evidence in the ongoing search. As her family struggles with the uncertainty, they are pleading for any information that may assist in locating Maria.

The Civil Police of Goiás have initiated an investigation into Maria's disappearance, focusing on her last known movements and the area around the farm. With the growing concern for her well-being, the case highlights the challenges faced by families caring for elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as they can easily become disoriented and lost in familiar surroundings. The incident underscores the importance of community support in the search for vulnerable individuals who go missing.